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HISTORY OF 
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AUGUST asth.1917 
NOVEMBER IHh.1918 




Copyright 1919, by 

The 77th Division Association 

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THE SERVICE 



THE SERVICE IS NOT A MOSAIC OF PARTS; 
IT IS A UNITY OF MANY PARTS WELDED 
INTO ONE. IT IS FAR MORE THAN AN 
ORGANIZED FORCE OF MATERIAL POWER. 
THE SERVICE, EMBRACING WITHIN ITS 
STRENGTH THE INFANTRY, THE ARTILLERY, 
AND ALL THE VARIED BRANCHES THAT 
CONTRIBUTE TO (THE EFFICIENCY OF) THE 
WHOLE, IS AN INSTITUTION WITH ITS 
GLORIOUS TRADITIONS REFLECTED AND 
EMBODIED IN THE PRESENT. THE FEARLESS 
DEFENDER OF OUR RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES, 
THE PROTECTOR OF OUR INHERITANCE; THE 
GUARDIAN OF OUR IDEALS AND TRADITIONS, 
IT STANDS THE GLORY AND PRIDE OF A 
GREAT UNITED PEOPLE. BOUND TOGETHER 
BY BONDS OF COMMON SYMPATHY, PURIFIED 
BY ONE SPIRIT OF DUTY AND SACRIFICE, 
ACTUATED BY THE SAME INSPIRATIONS AND 
IMPULSES, IT IS ENNOBLED AND GUIDED BY 
THE SAME HOPES AND IDEALS. THE SPIRIT 
OF THE SERVICE HAS ENSHRINED ITSELF IN 
THE HEARTS OF A NATION. ITS ACHIEVE- 
MENTS HAVE BECOME THE REALIZATION 
OF OUR MOST FERVENT PRAYERS, 
THE RECIPIENT OF OUR JUST PRAISES 
AND THE EMBODIMENT IN GOLDEN 
DEEDS OF WHAT WE MOST PRIZE AND 
ESTEEM IN AMERICAN MANHOOD 





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INTRODUCTION 




HIS short account of the activities of the 77th Division, National Army, does 
not purport to be a dry recounting of facts, ponderously arranged in chrono- 
logical order; neither is it possible to tell in detail the countless brave and 
heroic acts performed by all ranks and all branches of the Division. Instead, 
this history is in the nature of word pictures, classifying the progressive states 
of development and depicting therein typical scenes and incidents common to 
all. There are, however, certain facts in the Division's history which cannot 
be passed over without a word of comment. 

(1) The 77th Division was the first National Army Division in Europe. 
By way of explanation, a National Army Division is one of three types of Divisions comprising the 
American Army: (a) The Regular Army Divisions, consisting of soldiers by profession; (b) The 
National Guard Divisions, comprised of troops voluntarily forming themselves into regiments in 
peace time under the jurisdiction of their respective States, and who, while continuing their civil 
pursuits, devoted a period of time each week to their military training ; (c) The National Army 
Divisions, inducted into the Military Service by draft boards, after the outbreak of hostilities, 
consisting of raw, untrained civilians unused to the customs and regulations of the military service. 

(2) The 77th Division was the first National Army Division to be made responsible for a sector 
of the European battle front. 

(3) The 77th Division was the first National Army contingent to be ordered to an active 
part of the line. 

(4) During the whole of the operation which cleared the Forest of the Argonne, the 77th Divi- 
sion was at all times operating within the Forest itself, of which it was assigned a front at the be- 
ginning of 7} 2 kilometers. Another American Division was placed in line on the right of the 77th 
Division at the inception of the operation on Sept. 26, 1918, with a front in the Forest itself of about 
2 kilometers. This Division emerged from the Forest into the open after the first day's operation. 
The Forest itself, hitherto considered impracticable ground for an offensive, was cleared of the enemy 
by the 77th Division, against which were opposed five German Divisions. 

(5) The 77th Division in the Argonne-Meuse operations gained every kilometer on its front 
from the original line Sept. 26, 1918, to the line as it stood along the Meuse Nov. 11, 1918, totalling 
an advance of 59}'2 kilometers. 

The 77th was in a support position from Oct. 16, 1918, to Oct. 31, 1918, and, upon again becom- 
ing an attacking Division, found the line just where it had been left a fortnight before. 

(6) The vital importance of the territory over which the 77th operated in the Argonne-Meuse 
battle cannot be over-estimated. As a great French General stated prior to the commencement of 
this decisive engagement: " The Allied Armies will strike at the door of Germany. To the American 
Army has been assigned the hinges of this mighty door; either you will push it open or you will tear 
it down." To the 77th was given a post of honor, the core of these hinges, which had stood practi- 
cally unmolested for about three years, as though by mutual consent of both belligerents. 

How unsuccessfully these hinges withstood the powerful attack of the Americans, the progress 
of the battle gives testimony. 

(7) The divisions opposing the 77th during the operations in the Baccarat 6ector were two, 
on the Vesle and Aisne front four, in the Argonne Forest five, and fr?m the Argonne to the Meuse 
nine. The great number of divisions on the front of the 77th is indicative both of the severity of 
its attacks and the duration of its tour of duty as a front-line Division, while in certain instances it 
is proof positive of the importance attached by the enemy to the terrain over which the 77th Divi- 
sion was operating. 

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With such a record, one ceases to wonder at the thrill of pride its members have in claiming 
the 77th Division as their own. The superstitious contend there is a reason for this remarkable 
record. The German artillerymen boasted of the deadly efficiency of his light artillery, commonly 
called 77's from the size of the shell. Believing there is something to a name, America sent forth 
her 77's to meet them. The German 77's are silenced, but the name and fame of the thousands of 
77's who comprise the 77th Division will continue as long as the great deeds in American History 
are recounted. 

Seven is a lucky number, but to be called double seven could only intensify the success of a 
unit bearing that name, as the succeeding pages of this volume will bear witness. 

You have been told of the Seven Ages of Man; this history tells you of Seven Phases in the life 
of an American Division, differing from Mr. Shakespeare in that, while his subject reaches a climax 
during the 4th age and then retrogresses in its development, the 77th Division progresses in each 
succeeding phase until the final one finds it more powerful and effective than at any other time 
throughout its magnificent career. 

Our story naturally resolves itself into the following seven phases: — 

PHASE I. — August 25, 1917-March 27, 1918, is a formative period beginning with the first 
arrival of recruits at Camp Upton, N. Y., and shows the Division struggling to mould into soldiers 
the thousands of civilians, little used to Army discipline and heretofore in the habit of changing en- 
vironment if conditions did not suit their fancies. The recruits represented all races and all creeds — 
men who had only recently been subjected to the pogroms of Russia, gunmen and gangsters, a type 
peculiar to New York City, Italians, Chinamen, the Jews and the Irish, a heterogeneous mass, 
truly representative both of the varied human flotsam and the sturdy American manhood which 
comprise the civil population of New York City. To stamp the fundamental principles of military 
discipline on such men was a gigantic task. How successfully this foundation was laid, the casual- 
ties reports a year later bear testimony, for the rude wooden crosses erected over the little graves 
dotting the landscape of France bear the names of all these classes. 

The first units embarked for France March 27, 1918. The submarine gauntlet was success- 
fully run, the entire Division landed without loss of life as the result of enemy activity, and the first 
period in the Division's life had ended. 

PHASE II. — Begins on May 6, 1918, as the Infantry takes up its further training with the 
British Army in the Pas-de-Calais, the Artillery proceeding to Souge for additional instruction 
from the French. Infantry training was completed on June 6, 1918. Artillery training on July 4. 

PHASE III.— June 19, 1918-August 3, 1918. The Baccarat sector was held, at first in con- 
junction with the French, and later alone. The front was quiet, admirably well adapted for the fur- 
ther training of inexperienced divisions. 

PHASE IV.— August 11, 1918-September 4, 1918. The Division takes position along the Vesle 
and there experiences the first real test of heavy shell fire. A line is occupied on which the enemy 
temporarily checked the counter-offensive of the Allies begun in the preceding month of July. The 
stabilization of such a front was a severe test for inexperienced troops. 

PHASE V. — September 4, 1918-September 16, 1918. A turning point in the career of the 
Division is reached. While it had plodded along steadily in its development as a fighting unit, 
there was much to be desired. Each part of the organization functioned separately and the proper 
coordination did not exist. What corresponds to a soul in the human being, is morale in a military 
unit. Both are sacred and both are priceless. The 77th still lacked her soul. At this juncture 
General Robert Alexander took command and effected a change little short of the miraculous. 

The parts became harmonized; what had been potential became real; the Division attacked 
and advanced from the Vesle to the Aisne; a feeling of confidence swept through its ranks; the 
knowledge of might and the will to exercise it properly had sprung into being; the 77th had uncon- 
sciously achieved a morale. Lipling's description of "The Ship that Found Itself" best visualizes 
this rapid transformation in the 77th Division. 

PHASE VI. — September 26, 1918-October 15, 1918. A problem is presented for the Division 

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for which only its rapid development in the preceding phase could properly fit it. Into the Battle 
of the Argonne Forest, commencing on September 26, 1918, and lasting until October 16, 1918, the 
77th Division was flung. During these 20 days, the entire forest was cleared of the enemy, the 
river Aire flowing along the northern boundary had been crossed, the important towns of Grand-Pre 
and St. Juvin captured, and the line firmly established north of these towns. It was a feat over 
which any veteran troops might well feel proud; twice did the Corps Commander officially con- 
gratulate the Division Commander upon his magnificent work, and when all was over, the tired 
troops were grateful for the great good fortune which had given them a General whose powerful 
personality had literally carried them forward through 22 kilometers of black forests and across 
a river valley of marsh and mud. 

PHASE VII.— November 1, 1918-November 11, 1918. The Division at this stage advanced 
from the Aire to the Meuse, a distance of 37 kilometers in 10 days. When the hour of 11 on No- 
vember 11, 1918, checked the advance, and the thunder of countless guns had become silent after 
four years of ceaseless activity, the left flank of the 77th Division rested on the heights less than 2 
kilometers east and southeast of the famous battle ground of Sedan, with their advance out-post 
across the Meuse on its eastern bank. Official records show no American Division nearer the Ger- 
man frontier than the front line of the 77th Division. 

The last gun had been fired and once more peace was to reign throughout the civilized world. 
The polyglot Division, recruited from all races and creeds, which New York City takes to her bosom 
and moulds into Americans, had been a contributing factor in the magnificent triumph. There 
was a characteristic change throughout all ranks. The stamp of a man was on each tired and 
weather-beaten face, and within the hearts of all there was the proud consciousness that to them 
had been entrusted a sacred task and in its accomplishment they had acquitted themselves well. 
The achievements on the battlefields of France by the 77th Division from New York City are set 
forth in the following pages. 



NEW YORK'S OWN 

A clerk removed his well-worn hat, 
From the rack on the office hall; 
An artist laid his brushes by, 
And a mason left his maul; 
The iceman quit his clanking tongs, 
And the mailman ceased his rounds; 
While a millionaire's son jacked up his car, 
And locked his country grounds. 

So Paddy Ryan and Percival Nail 
Left side by side for their tough travail ; 
In every alley-way and street, 
The terrible tread of marching feet 
Forewarned the Hun, with ominous ring, 
That "New York's Own" were marshalling 
Their rainbow hosts for battle-tasks. 
And when the wide world idly asks, 
"Where are the men who did not fail?" 
They're Paddy Ryan and Percival Nail! 



RESPONSE OF NEW YORK'S OWN 





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PHASE I 

Camp Upton 

jg]S WITH mortals, places "oft have fame thrust upon them." What a rude 
awakening it must have been to the complacent inhabitants of ante-bellum 
Yaphank, who had no thought other than gradually to drift into old age within 
the cloistered precincts of their homes, suddenly to find their town blazoned 
on every lip and the cynosure of many eyes. When the U. S. Government 
announced that the training camp for the New York Division of the National 
Army was to be located at Yaphank, the question universally asked was: 
"Where is Yaphank?" 
"On Long Island," the worldly replied. 
To-day Long Island owes its prominence not to the fact that Yaphank 
is located within its geographical confines but rather that it is the island upon which Yaphank 
is situated. 

The nascence and evolution of Camp Upton are truly remarkable. Within a month, the seem- 
ingly impossible was entered upon and accomplished, the construction of a city capable of housing 
thirty thousand with the modern conveniences of electricity, metalled roads, and a complete water 
and sewerage system. A small army of civilian laborers and mechanics successfully combated the 
fly and mosquito and soon buildings sprang up, not "over night" but in the space of several hours. 
Each building was constructed in sections and at the sound of a whistle forty or more men with the 
aid of block and tackle hoisted the sides into place, hammers flew, men scrambled aloft, and the 
roof was on. Then came the plumbers and electricians and a few hours saw the building lighted 
and water running in the kitchen ready for occupancy. It was a triumph of efficiency made pos- 
sible by the modern methods of construction, system and cooperation. 

Camp Upton, when completed, assumed the shape of a huge "U" formed by the symmetrical 
rows of wooden barracks and the main avenues of traffic. In the center of the "I . " on the summit 
of a hill rising high above the rest of the camp, was located Division Headquarters — "monarch of all 
it surveyed." Headquarters early became known as "The Hill" to the advance guard of officers 
arriving to begin their duties. Had Bret Harte accompanied that advance guard he might have 
thought himself in one of the western mining camps which his pen has immortalized. 

Alighting from the train he would have met fleets of motor trucks laden with building materials, 
plowing through the mud trails generously designated as roads by huge signs. Wooden shacks 
of every description gave the aspect of a boom town. Civilian guards, singularly reminiscent of 
the old West — lean, bronzed, and gaunt, arrayed in broad-brimmed hats, grey shirts, and corduroy 
breeches — rode about on decrepit mares superintending the work. They "packed" guns in true 
Western fashion, as fights and disorders were not uncommon among the thousands of workmen. 
Everywhere was industry. Carpenters, plumbers, laborers, and engineers were busily occupied 
in the construction of the Division's future Home. 

Early as the officers appeared at camp, they found themselves preceded by that august body, 
the Military Police, one of whom directed them to "The Hill," where they reported to the Com- 
manding General — J. Franklin Bell. Each officer was assigned to a regiment yet unformed, and 
for the first time they heard the numbers of the battalions and regiments which were later to glo- 
riously inscribe themselves on the indelible archives of history. There was much questioning as 
to what the 305th or 306th Infantry was, who was in the 307th or 308th, and who commanded the 304th 



Field Artillery. 


At that time all the officers of the Division were quartered in the five or six barracks 




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I if iv of Camp Upton 

then standing. A mess was at once organized and its running assigned to an officer whose only 
previous experience with dispensing food had been as the host at a dinner party. The mess was but 
one of the many petty hardships. There was one lone pump at which to wash, shared in common 
with all the laborers living in the vicinity. The roads were all but impassable and the dust as 
thick as on a drear desert in the midst of a dry season. A trip across camp after dark was a con- 
siderable adventure made interesting by thousands of stumps and the guards of the 15th N. Y. 
colored regiment, who being indistinguishable from the darkness had you at a considerable dis- 
advantage when they were at the delivering end of a bayonet. The acetylene flares illuminating 
the various offices and headquarters, and the crowds of laborers shuilling along the roads lent more 
mining camp atmosphere. In contrast to this, a month later when camp was completed, the wooden 
barracks, row upon row, every window lighted, resembled a vast flotilla of wooden arks afloat on a 
dark sea. 

A few days at camp under the new army regime taught the officers that although the camp in 
appearance might have some semblance to a mining camp, the resemblance to a beehive was more 
striking. This was no place for drones they discovered after the Commanding Officers of the 
various units had outlined their plans. Classes were immediately organized and the officers put 
through a rigorous schedule to insure complete familiarity with their duties. Tentative companies 
formed, messes planned, and a system for outfitting the future personnel formulated. The en- 
thusiasm of the officers was contagious and intense rivalries early developed between the various 
organizations — an esprit de corps arising which grew and grew, spreading from the officers to the men 
until a statement that one organization was better than another was certain to evoke a wordy argu- 
ment. Pride of company gave way to regimental pride when the regiments moved to the areas 
to which they were assigned. 

Shortly after moving, the announcement was made that the first draft increment would arrive 
at camp on the 10th of September. Officers were detailed to New York City to conduct the men 
to camp. The remainder of the officers and the non-commissioned officers (who had been assigned 
to each regiment from the Regular Army) busied themselves preparing for these men. Bed sacks 
were filled with straw, each bed labelled with a number, the kitchens stocked with food, mess kits 



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and blankets sorted for issue, and classification cards prepared. Enthusiasm ran high, the officers 
were as excited as a young girl preparing for her debut. 

"Is there plenty of beef?" 

"Have the beds been labelled?" 

"Who is attending to the classification cards?" 

Entirely oblivious of the furore their expected arrival was creating at camp, those who were 
to have the honor of being the first arrivals at Camp Upton had bid civilian life adieu (many of 
them "good-bye") and were assembled at the ferries and stations of New ^ ork and Brooklyn. Here 
each increment was received from the draft officials and allotted to trains. Many of the boards 
carried large, highly expressive signs directing the Kaiser where he might best sojourn. Musical 
instruments of all sorts were brought along and many hip pockets bulged suspiciously. Midst 
much bantering to and from the crowd, the trains pulled out accompanied by a voluminous cheer 
from the assembled relatives and friends. ( )n the train the officers called the roll to see that every- 
one was present and were given an excellent opportunity to judge the men who were to form the 
nucleus of the 77th Division. They were a motley crew: some had donned their best suits for the 
occasion, but the majority wore their oldest clothes — sensibly too, for early I pton paid no regard to 
clothes. One former Marine appeared in his dress uniform with an Expert Rifleman's Medal on 
his breast. Every type was represented — the gunman and the gangster, the student and the clerk, 
the laborer and the loafer, the daily plodder, the lawyer. They could be divided into two large 
classes — the man of muscle and the man of brain. From the variety of languages spoken one might 
have imagined himself at the Tower of Babel. These divers types, accustomed to every condition 
of life, knowing for the most part no master, were to bow down before the military < lod. Authority. 
and emerge from the melting pot of training, an amalgamated mass of clear-thinking, clean-living 
men of whom America might well be proud. 

Although the men might not have been aware that they were being judged, certain it was the 
recruits were sizing up the officers and forming their opinions. The average civilian's idea — before 
the war — of an officer was a brutal, bestial sort of person who gave orders, disobedience of which 
meant dire punishment for the miscreant. 1 le was harsh, severe, unjust, and unfeeling — a Prussian. 
How these ideas changed, best may be expressed in the words of one man referring to a group of 
officers passing down the aisle: "Say, they're regular guys." 

As is the way with Long Island trains, they finally bore the contingent to camp, the men were 
assembled at the station, somehow formed in two ranks and marched off. What an odd procession! 
Each man carried some sort of a bundle and many wore badges announcing the board from which 
they came. Proceeding slowly, for the men were unused to inarching, they were able to form im- 
pressions of each new aspect of camp as it appeared before them. Their thoughts, whether of 
disappointment or of relief, might be summarized in one terse phrase, "So this is ) aphank. " (The 
popular conception of the camp was at first embodied in the name Yaphank, but as more and more 
soldiers made their influence felt in the metropolis, the euphonious name Yaphank was dropped 
for the military and more dignified appellation — Camp Upton.) Arriving at the barracks designated, 
the men were turned over to the receiving officers who checked each individual, issued him a mess 
kit and blankets, and assigned him to a numbered bunk where he was instructed to remain as the 
numbers were the only way of telling who was who. 

The first experience with mess dispelled another notion — army "chow" wasn't so bad after all. 
The men at Upton were well fed and there were very few complaints about the quality or quantity 
of the food. After mess began the arduous task of collecting each man's history (former occu- 
pation, home address, relatives, special ability, languages spoken, etc.), as a guide for assignment 
to the arm of the service for which he seemed best adapted. Much difficulty was encountered be- 
cause many men could not speak English and interpreters became popular. For several days the 
officers were in a quandary because there was one man whose language no one could speak. Finally 
Ms English-speaking brother arrived and all was well. A "Who's Who" of Early Upton would 
probably be the most cosmopolitan compendium ever compiled, containing as it would represen- 
tatives of every nationality and status of life. 

Scarcely anyone slept the fust night on account of the new life's novelty. As soon as the men 
obtained a taste of a hard day's work, little trouble was found in sleeping. The first days of camp 

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were devoted to medical inspections, recording the men at the mustering office, inoculating and 
vaccinating them against typhoid and diphtheria, with the much-dreaded "needle." and to clearing 
away the debris surrounding the recently completed barracks. Within a week the recruits were 
started on the rudiments of drill; military discipline and courtesy were impressed; guard duty was 
established, and physical exercises began the work of hardening. Then uniforms were issued, and 
later, rifles. The various regiments with their small quotas were soon operating smoothly. The 
infantry, equipped with rifles, made splendid progress, arousing the envy of the artillery, who pos- 
sessed no equipment save picks and shovels and wooden horses on which were taught the funda- 
mentals of equitation and cannoneering. The 302d Engineers, later to win fame abroad, found no 
difficulty in securing work, and many of the roads and much construction work remain as monu- 
ments to their efficiency. The Quartermaster and Ordnance Departments were occupied in order- 
ing, securing and issuing equipment. The Medical Corps was kept busy inoculating. Each arm 
had its work allotted and it became the task of Division Headquarters to coordinate this work, so 
the Division operated as a unit. Woe to the officer who ran counter to its orders. "The Hill" 
became the "Sanctum Sanctorum" and lie who was summoned thither emerged a sadder and a 
wiser man. 

The constructive work was not confined to building up individuals. While the task of training 
progressed, construction kept pace, the barracks were completed, and the auditorium and other 
places of amusement sprang up. Now one obtained an impression of the vastness of the place, and 
realizing that there were scores of similar camps throughout the country, was able to visualize the 
stupendous task of raising and training an effective fighting force. Civilization had altered. Where- 
as thousands formerly decided the destiny of nations, millions were needed now. And with the 
change in civilization the camp-followers of yore, the harlot, the beggar, the thief, had disappeared. 
In their stead rose those praiseworthy institutions which have played such a great part in alle- 
viating the hardships of the soldier — The Red Cross, the Salvation Army, the Knights of Columbus, 
the Y. M. C. A., and other organizations. Nobly supported by the public, they spent lavishly. 
Y. M. C. A. huts for each regiment, and an auditorium seating three thousand were erected. The 
Knights of Columbus built a recreation Hall and Chapel. Through the generosity of a group of 



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Long Island women, luxurious Hostess houses were presented to the officers and men. Later, an 
Officers' Club, a non-sectarian church, a theater and library were added. With its miles of bar- 
racks, its stables and garages, offices, warehouses, railroad station, laundry, filtration plant, huge 
hospital center, and places of amusement, Camp Upton might well have been the realization of 
some idealist's Utopian dream. 

A visitor to camp in mid-October would have been astonished and impressed by the trans- 
formation which had been accomplished in a month's time. tempora, mores, — could it be pos- 
sible that these men marching across the parade ground in almost perfect line, every man in step, 
were the same men who arrived in camp a month before? Those flushed faces, that erect carriage, 
squared shoulders, and upright heads — could it be possible that they were the same men? It could 
be and was possible. That nondescript band which arrived in camp in early September had been 
converted into soldiers in the course of a month. They spoke for themselves as to the efficiency 
of the military regime. The precision and facility with which they executed their drills reflected 
credit upon themselves and their officers. Really just completing the initial stages of army training, 
they already regarded themselves as veterans. Large batches of new men poured into camp daily 
and were regarded with disdain by the " veterans, " who saw in them a mirror of themselves. When- 
ever the "rookies" were about the "veterans" saluted punctiliously and added a bit of swagger 
to their walk. They spoke of K. P.s, chow, reveille, close order, and fatigue with a fluency and 
nonchalance which bespoke long accpiaintance rather than a few weeks. The "rookies" were duly 
impressed at first, but it was not long before they were fused into the melting pot. Yet for a long 
time they were compelled to listen to the "veterans' " tales of the "good old days of early Upton." 

With companies operating at somewhere near full strength the goal of attainment appeared 
more clearly on the horizon. Prospective non-commissioned officers came to the fore, and com- 
panies vied with each other in correctness of drill and appearance. November saw the camp opera- 
ting with the facility of an oiled machine. Orders flooded the Company Commanders, keeping 
them struggling until late hours. Eight hours a day were devoted to drills, given added interest 
by the presence of British and French instructors who injected a bellicose spirit into the work. In 
addition to eight hours spent with the troops, officers were compelled to hold classes for non-com- 
missioned officers and to attend lectures in the evenings. They worked from six in the morning 
until midnight and many who had deemed an officer's life one of ease decided that perhaps the 
"buck" private was not so badly off after all. 

During the early days of camp, Saturday afternoon saw a mad scramble for the first train to 
New York. The work of the week finished it was the desire of everyone to get away. The anti- 
quated wooden cars en vogue several decades back, capable of accommodating forty people comfort- 
ably, carried twice that number inside and out. At first there was no schedule. A schedule would 
have been superfluous, for a train departed when loaded and arrived in New York sometime during 
the day. Purchase of theater tickets in advance was considerable of a gamble — you might arrive in 
time for the matinee, but more likely for the finale of the evening performance. However, with the 
addition of several thousand new men to camp, the Military Police took hold of the situation, evolv- 
ing order out of chaos. A repetition of the lamentable accident of September was not to be feared. 
Gates were erected and only those holding passes could get by the vigilant M. P.s. Trains ran 
on schedule and the trip to New York became less of a venture. Returning from New York, the 
trains departed at frequent intervals, a certain percentage of men being permitted on each train. 
The last train, leaving New York at 2:59 A. M. and arriving at camp in bare time for the passengers 
to attend reveille, became famous as the "Owl." 

The week-end passes not only afforded relaxation to the men after the arduous routine duties 
of the week, but also gave New York an excellent opportunity to see and judge its sons who had 
been transformed into soldiers — not nominally but in reality. Those above the draft age who 
"wished" that they "could be with you boys" regarded the men from Upton with growing envy. 
With uniforms neatly pressed and shoes shined to the Nth degree, they presented a very creditable ap- 
pearance, the habits of personal cleanliness speaking for their training. They spoke of civilians with 
contempt and eagerly recounted their experiences to their proud families. They were in evidence 
everywhere, eliciting praises from proud Gotham. Especially noticeable were the newly appointed 
non-commissioned officers, who swaggered about the city with a great swinging of arms, the better 

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The 77th Heady for Overseas Service 

to show oft' their new chevrons. One couldn't blame them for the pardonable pride the\ exhibited 
when first introduced as Sergeant or Corporal. The non-commissioned officers, always the main- 
stay of every army, surely proved their worth in the 77th Division, a few months later. 

With just as much pride as the newly appointed non-commissioned officers, but perhaps a 
trifle more self-conscious, the officers from the Second Training Camps arrived at Upton to com- 
plete the quota of officers needed to fill up the regiments. Their initiation to camp was not under 
the most favorable circumstances, for December brought snow and literally transformed the camp 
into a sea of mud. Despite the setback to the training on account of the inclement weather, drills 
were carried on when possible supplemented by lectures and problems indoors. 

The Artillery was occupied with its newly acquired horses. The Quartermasters worked over- 
time supplying much needed winter clothing and fuel. When transportation was lacking the men. 
themselves, cut the wood from the abundance of timber surrounding the camp and drew the coal 
wagons by hand. The Engineers, engaged in constructing a trench system, and a two hundred 
target rifle range, had a taste of what a winter in the trenches might be like. The Medical De- 
partment began to come into its own. Not content with having inoculated everyone in camp four 
or five times, they conducted sanitary inspections of the barracks, which for minuteness made a 
company officer inspecting a rifle appear a mere novice. If only those medicos left behind in the 
states could have witnessed sanitary conditions at the front. Shades of Hippocrates! 

December brought a slight relaxation in the intensiveness of the training. The Knights of 
Columbus and the Y. M. C. \. furnished nightly entertainment, either moving pictures or local talent, 
and men of national prominence drew large audiences to the auditorium. The regimental bands were 
rounding into shape and gave very creditable concerts after drill hours. Every week end brought 
thousands of friends and relatives to visit the soldiers. They arrived by train, in automobiles, and 
even in trucks, bringing with them good cheer and numerous gifts. The men saw to it that the 
visitors enjoyed a full day. There was always a sight-seeing tour, including a view from the ob- 
servation tower on Headquarters Hill. The various places of interest were pointed out, and the 
technical side of military life was explained. Each company generally held a dance in its bar- 
racks, and the sabbath was desecrated by lively ragtime airs. With the weekly influx of visitors 
and the attendant good times, a week-end at camp was far from being a punishment. With the 
advent of the holidays, the entire camp was granted half-leave for Christmas, and half for New 
Year. A huge thirty-foot Christmas tree resplendent with colored electric lights was erected 
on "The Hill" and gifts were distributed by the Red Cross to those who remained in camp. 

As an antidote for the holidays, work was speeded up in January. The rifle range completed, 



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the men were initiated into the mysteries of the rifle. Every day saw the range crowded and despite 
adverse conditions of mud and cold, the majority made surprisingly good scores. The firing was done 
from trenches in the standing, kneeling, and prone positions, at stationary and disappearing tar- 
gets and the men soon learned not to flinch and how best to get off ten to fifteen shots a minute 
with the maximum effect. Here were learned the lessons which were put to such excellent advan- 
tage months later in actual combat. The results confirmed the late Colonel Roosevelt's statement 
that the American youth is a born shot. The artillery, proud of its possession of a battery of three- 
inch guns, blazed away on the 3,000 yard range "somewhere in the wilderness" surrounding camp. 
Manceuvers were held daily, and mimic battles waged in the new trench system which the Engi- 
neers had constructed. Some days it seemed like real warfare, with the huge tank, brought from 
England, lumbering over "No-Man's Land," machine guns in emplacements, and the infantry going 
"over-the-top, " their bayonets flashing in the winter sun. The men began to realize what modern 
warfare meant and talked intelligently of "zero hour," "parapets," "communication trenches," 
and other technical terms which a few months previous were as a closed book. 

February brought no let-up in the work but more lassitude was permitted for recreation. Each 
organization was allowed to hold a theater party in New York and the 308th Infantry scored a 
triumph with a parade down Fifth Ave. on the fourth of February, preceded by a show and a pre- 
sentation of colors at the New York Hippodrome. This regiment was the first National Army 
unit to receive its colors and to parade before the people of New York. On Washington's Birthday 
the entire Division paraded before assembled Gotham. A light snow fell which, alighting on the 
drab uniforms, formed a striking contrast to the healthy faces of the men. The precision and 
unison with which the Division marched called for cheer upon cheer from the thousands gathered 
along the route of march. At the Public Library the Division was reviewed by the Secretary of 
the Navy. What a glow of pride the men felt as they realized that they were no longer spectators 
but the actual participants in the great war game in which they were to play such a stellar role. 
New York, generally so sparing with its praise, gave way to unbounded enthusiasm which seemed 
to be a unanimous sanction of the manner in which its sons had been transformed. What a contrast 
to the motley bands which had left for camp the previous September. Washington's Birthday 
marks the day when New York realized that the 77th Division had risen to the side of its sister 
division, the 27th, but while the latter organization was mothered by the State, the 77th was New York 
City's own, and from that day hence the Division has proudly borne the title of " New York's Own. " 

With the advent of blustery March came ever increasing and persistent rumors of sailing for 
France. And there was evidence in abundance to bear out the usually fickle Dame Rumor — equip- 
ment of every sort began to arrive in unprecedented quantities. Each piece had to be stamped 
and stenciled with the name and mumber of the organization to which it belonged. It was an easy 
task to obtain a superfluity of eager volunteers to speed the work of preparation. Soon the neat, 
orderly barracks of the past assumed the aspect of warehouses. Boxes were constructed and 
piled along the walls, each bearing besides the name of the organization and the speculative desti- 
nation — A. E. F., the new Division insignia, the Statue of Liberty. There was row upon row of 
clothing assorted into sizes, revolvers, tents, saddles, harness, canteens, belts, and the thousand 
and one accoutrements which are necessary adjuncts to the fighting man. It was universally 
conceded that Uncle Sam was generous — there had been plenty of work, an abundance of drill, 
sufficient food and now there seemed to be a superabundance of equipment. The Government 
was generous to its enlisted personnel, but to the officers — no. They received a forbidding list of 
necessities which they themselves were compelled to purchase and many a bank account was taxed 
to the limit and many a note taken for those "necessities" later to be thrown away or uselessly 
stored in some warehouse in France. 

After the middle of the month everyone realized that the day of departure was imminent and 
the joyous days of Upton were soon to fade into memories. Major-General Bell was relieved from 
command on account of physical disability shortly after his return from France and he was suc- 
ceeded by Brigadier-General Evan M. Johnson, up to this time the Commander of the 154th In- 
fantry Brigade. Carrying out the liberal policy of his predecessor, General Johnson granted passes 
to everyone desiring to visit their families. Tearful relatives and friends flooded camp for a fare- 
well talk with their soldier boy, only to be told by that person, in very confident and calm tones, 

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not at all indicative of the emotions that were surging within'him, that the Division would not 
leave for months. They were comforted and went away appeased— which was best. But the 
soldier knew, and to cover the sadness he felt at the proximity of parting from his loved ones gave 
way to his pent-up emotions by riotous parades, bonfires, and a great banging of kitchen utensils. 
Everyone joined in the celebrations with a vim which was indicative of the spirit in which the 
Division later went up against and so ably helped to defeat the Boche. 



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PHASE II 

Training in France 




INFANTRY 

OR weeks rumors ran rampant. The Division was to sail on the 10th; on the 
16th; it was not to sail at all. The 10th came and went, as did the 16th, and 
the men were fast becoming disgusted, referring to themselves as a depot 
division, when in the early morning of March 27, Camp Upton awoke to the 
blare of spirited music and saw the first contingent march out of camp for for- 
eign service. How proud they weir, how well they marched, how serious 
their faces. Those left behind experienced a peculiar chill, and many a manly 
tear was brushed aside. 

The following two weeks saw busy Camp Upton transformed into a 
deserted village — the 77th had left. Although the departure of the Division had been kept secret, 
New York seemed to know intuitively that her Division was on its way. The office buildings were 
alive with waving hand- 
kerchiefs and thousands of 
whistles sounded their blatant 
greetings. The boat pro- 
ceeded slowly, almost reluc- 
tantly, it seemed; the faces 
in the windows blurred and 
the Statue of Uiberty was left 
behind. What could be a more 
fortuitous omen than the Di- 
vision's own emblem smiling a 
"bon chance" as the Division 
sailed out to sea during the 
latter days of March and the 
first of April. Those days 
marked the beginning of a 
series of adventures, inter- 
esting, humorous, tragic, for 
which the doughboy says, 
"he'd not take a million, nor give a nickel to repeat." 

In two days the rolling of the boat had ceased to be a novelty, and those more vivid imagina- 
tions who were complaining of the roughness of the sea awoke to find themselves in calm Halifax 
harbor. During the day, the remainder of the convoy arrived, and shortly before sunset, nine 
ships in line steamed out of the harbor led by a United States cruiser. A never-to-be-forgotten 
sight — the quaint city of Halifax partly razed by the explosion of a few months previous and the 
vessels at anchor forming a lane through which the convoy passed. A breast of a British battle- 
ship a band struck up "Over There" and "The Star Spangled Banner." Further along a United 
States Marine band burst into "There'll Be a Hot Time in the Old Town To-night" with charac- 
teristic Yankee vim. The faces of the men were flushed and a new light gleamed in their eyes, for 
they had found pride — pride of country and of self. 




First Contingent Embarked far 
Foreign Service 



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The voyage from Halifax to England was uneventful. The food and quarters were not all 
that was to be desired, but the Division had been paid just before embarking, and an American 
soldier with money is daunted by nothing. There existed a proper awe of the German submarine, 
but as is generally the case, anticipation exceeded realization and submarines were rare. They 
accomplished nothing save to serve as a diversion to an otherwise monotonous trip. Fourteen 
days on water is a long time, and the shores of Ireland were a welcome relief. The sons of Erin 
were much in evidence the morning Ireland was sighted, and loud in praise of their former home. 
Two hours later the cliffs of Wales loomed up, the guardian destroyers dropped off, and anchor 
was lowered in Liverpool harbor. True to form, an English mist obscured most of the landscape, 
but the neat, symmetrical rows of dwellings and the vivid green lawns were visible. 

Morning found the Division on foreign soil. What a relief to stamp upon good old terra firma 
again! The precious barrack-bags being unloaded, companies were formed and marched off to 
waiting trains. 

"Gawd blimme but these bloomin' Yanks can march," an admiring cockney sang out, uncon- 
sciously furnishing a blunt tribute to their training. The sight of the English compartment trains 
evoked many humorous remarks, but the humor ceased when the men found the compartments 
heatless and lightless. Whither were they bound? The Colonel's orderly was positive that it was 

Scotland, for hadn't he heard P The General's cook was equally emphatic that it would be 

Winchester, and the word of one who ministers to the gastronomic wants of a General should be 
given some weight. Dame Rumor was as usual at work. Rumors were given birth behind the 
locomotive and flew through the various cars. The possibilities were weighed pro and con, and 
the consensus seemed to be that the Division would remain in England for several weeks' training. 
As events unfolded, the only acquaintance with England was obtained by fleeting glances from a 
fast-moving train on a rapidly darkening day. 

During the wee sma' hours the train pulled into darkened Dover, and the pound of marching 
feet on the hard pavement had a sepulchral ring. From the appearance of the low rambling houses 
silhouetted against the sky and the narrow crooked streets, one almost expected to see Oliver Twist 
saunter out of a doorway and bid the Division welcome. Out of the town the route led to a barracks 
where the men were quartered for the night. The sun shone brightly the next day, and the panorama 
of the picturesque city and harbor lying beneath the chalk cliffs gladdened the heart. The rumors 
of yesterday were thrown into the discard, and singing joyously the men boarded the speedy 
little craft which was to carry them across the Channel. The famous Channel was every bit as rough 
as reputed, but the roughness was forgotten in the eagerness to catch a first glimpse of France. 
Soon the sandy shores of Calais came into view — the red-tiled roofs, the sparkling sand, and the 
verdant water forming a delightful picture. "Sunny France" was the thought in every mind. 

The Division was in France at last, gazing in awe at the multi-colored uniforms which pre- 
dominated. Every /Vllied nationality was represented, French, Scotch, Relgian, English, Moroccan, 
Canadian, Algerian, Australian, Italian, Serbian, New Zealand; even the Chinese coolies who work 
behind the lines wore a heterogeneous sort of uniform. The men of the Division were just as much 
objects of interest, for very few American soldiers had been in the north of France. Marching 
from the dock through the city, it became apparent that this was part of the theater of war, though 
far from the firing line. The square was obstructed by the ruins of several buildings which had been 
bombed by Roche aviators a few nights before. First impressions are lasting, and although the 
Division subsequently has been bombed times innumerable, and has been in town after town where 
Roche airmen "have divided their old iron among the populace," the sight of those destroyed 
buildings will remain paramount. Here at last was war — destruction of property and life. Here, 
three thousand miles from home, men, many of whom had never wandered more than five kilo- 
meters from Rroadway and 42d Street, in the next half year were to make history which even pos- 
terity cannot efface. 

The joyous news was passed that the Division was to go to a Best Camp on the outskirts of 
Calais. After fourteen days at sea and a brief experience with English Hooverism, the prospect of 
a sojourn at a Best Camp loomed large. So to the Best Camp the Division hiked, but not to rest. 
No sooner were the packs unslung than companies were formed and marched back to Calais, 
where the treasured Springfield rifles were turned in, Rritish En fields being issued in exchange. 

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"Why Enfields?" was the question on every side. 

'The Boche has broken through, and the 77th is to fill the gap," was Rumor's answer. 
The rifles exchanged, the blue barrack-bags, containing two complete outfits per man, were 
next turned in, much to the disgust of the various supply sergeants who had spent weeks of pains- 
taking effort in issuing their contents. Back to the Rest Camp for ten minutes' rest, followed by 
a hike of eight long kilos to draw gas masks and helmets; eight longer kilos back to camp; an over- 
crowded mess; then to bed on a hard board floor, but not to sleep — for it was a beautiful moonlight 
night, and the Boche aviators took advantage of it to bomb the town. Moral: If you desire to 
rest avoid all Rest Camps!! 

From Calais the Division entrained for the vicinity of Eperlecques (Pas- de-Calais), where it 
assembled about May 6, 1918, for a month's intensive training under the direction of the British 
39th Division. Major-General George B. Duncan at this time assumed command of the 77th 
Division, relieving Brigadier-General Evan Johnson, who resumed his former command of the 
154th Infantry Brigade. Equipped with British material, further training of the Division was soon 
in operation. Light Douglass motorcycles sped from Eperlecques to the various Regimental 
Headquarters. Officers who had never ridden before learned after considerable difficulty to post 
on English saddles, while those to whom equestrian feats were second nature came into their own. 
Newly painted limbers, glittering with the Division insignia, made their daily trip to the ration 

dumps, and the staff cars made their rounds 
of inspection. Although busily preparing for 
war, war seemed very remote. Indeed, were it 
not for the distant booming of the heavies, 
night and day, as reminders that hostilities 
were in progress, one might easily have imagined 
himself in the environs of peace. These guns 
were in the vicinity of Ypres and Kemmel 
Hill; the names alone were aweing at the time, 
and the noise of the cannonading conjured up 
visions which were later either dispelled or 
realized. Another and very material reminder 
of war were the nightly visits of the German 
aviators. They must have known that Amer- 
ica's First National Army Division was in 
France, and realizing what a potential menace 
it was, attempted to cripple it by dropping a 
a result that the first eight casualties from enemy fire were 




Rillrl. 



with 



bomb on Division Headquarter 
inflicted. 

The Division being under the tutelage of the British, certain American methods with which all 
were familiar were abandoned for British methods. "In two rank';, fall in," '"Shun," "Smartly," 
"On the Double," were strange phrases to which was soon added a new one. "Fed I p." It was 
difficult to become accustomed to the new order and many an argument arose between the "bloomin' 
Yanks" and the veteran British N. C. O.'s over the relative merit of the two armies. In the main, 
differences were generously smothered, and the men absorbed British bayonet drill and British 
combat methods. It was a bit more difficult to absorb the British ration. Tea and jam for break- 
fast; jam, tea and meat for dinner; and jam, tea and cheese for supper drew a thriving business 
to the local estaminets. With the aid of pocket dictionaries and ingenious gestures the madame 
was made to understand that the famished soldier desired beaucoup oeufs, pommes-de-terre. and 
vin-rouge. At once the laws of economics were reversed, prices no longer depended on demand and 
supply, but rose steadily with the knowledge that the soldat Americain received the fabulous sum 
of $1.10 per diem. C'est la guerre. 

The practical side of warfare was taught on the drill field and on manceuvers, but those little 
sidelights which bring the •buck" private into his own were gleaned at mess and after hours from 
the British officers and men who had participated in the "big shows" for the past four years. 
Nothing delighted the British N. C. 0. more than to recount his part in the "bloody" war. Never 



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Absorbing British Bayonet Drill 
line, Great was the discussion thereon. 



were such harrowing tales told and never was there a more skeptical audience. Soon the officers 
and the non-commissioned officers of the Division received an opportunity to see for themselves 
those things about which they had heard and read. Orders were received to send small groups of 
officers and non-commissioned officers on trips to the front — "Cook's Tours." They went, saw 
and returned, and were greeted with a volley of questions sufficient to tax the resources of a Field 
Marshal. These nascent veterans seemed to have been most impressed by the vast amount of 
shelling. Used as they were to American sports and games, they were full of admiration for their 
British cousins who regarded war as a huge sport and went to it like big game hunters. With gas, 

too, of whose deadly effect they had been 
warned for months previous, they were duly 
impressed, and took a new and almost maternal 
interest in their gas masks. One thing more, 
no matter how hot the battle, or how adverse 
the conditions, the war must not be permit- 
ted to interfere with daily tea at four. To 
miss tea would be little short of sacrilege, and 
one who did not demand his tea must surely 
be just over from "Blighty." After listening 
to the various accounts of those of their num- 
ber who had been there, the men decided that 
the "bloody war" was not so bad after all — 
right-o. 

Toward the middle of May a rumor gained 
credence that the Division was to go into the 
'Good-bye, Girls, I'm Through" and "I Want To Go 
Home" regained popularity. Contrary to experience, an order substantiated the rumor — the 
Division was going into the trenches. Farewell letters were written, packs made up, limbers 
loaded with rations and ammunition; motorcycle messengers arrived in the dead of the night; 
staff cars flew from town to town; the time of departure was fixed, and the 153d Brigade was on 
its way. The 154th followed a few days later. The long, weary hike to the trenches was counter- 
acted by spirited singing, and the "au revoirs" 
of the peasants along the route of march. 
Late afternoon saw the Brigade in the trenches, 
and Division Headquarters established in an 
old castle. But instead of a devastated "No 
Man's Land" crops flourished and complacent 
peasants went their unmolested way in front 
of the trenches — king George's trenches twenty 
kilos from the firing line, and on a manceuver 
instead of opposed to the Boche. 

The men ina\ or may not have been dis- 
appointed at the turn of events. At any rate 
they carried out their part as though they 
were really under the eyes of Boche observers, 
and under a rain of shot and shell. For three 
days the Division attacked an imaginary 

enemy: was driven back and counterattacked; patrols were sent out which encountered nothing 
more hostile than a frightened calf; reliefs were posted and "stand-to" observed; kitchens were 
lost but there were eggs in abundance; altogether it was a bon war while it lasted. The sole 
casualty was an unthinking lieutenant who spread out his bedding roll near a picket line, and 
after a hard day went wearily to sleep. Dreaming of a gas attack he awoke to find himself 
hurtling through the air and landed ten feel away with his bedding all piled on top of him. 
One of the horses had broken away from the picket line and its halter chain caught in the lieu- 
tenant's bedding roll, upsetting him. The mimic war proceeded, despite the casualty. British 




t Regimental Headquarters Established <il It alien 



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The Mimic War Proceeded 



and American staff officers advised and criticised, bugle sounded, and the Battle of Watten was 
at an end. 

Given several days to recuperate, the 154th Brigade under Brigadier-General Johnson entrained 
for the area back of Arras to act as reserve for the British 2d and 42d Divisions. Although the 
stay there was unexciting, not so the trip en route. Simultaneously with the arrival of the train at 
Doullens, the Boche airmen came over in force. The trains were halted and the train crew executed 
a hasty retreat to dugouts, leaving the Brigade helpless in the cars. It did not take long to realize 
that this was the real thing. The drone of the hostile planes overhead could be plainly heard as 
they circled about apparently trying to locate 
the trains. Searchlights played across the 
sky, the planes being brilliantly illuminated 
as they crossed the paths of light. Machine 
guns fired from all sides with that unmistak- 
able "tack-tack-tack"; "archies, "or anti-air- 
craft guns, barked and bombs exploded with 
terrific reports, altogether too near and too fre- 
quently. This was the first experience in a 
concentrated air-raid and was long to be re- 
membered. It lasted for over an hour and 
ceased as suddenly as it began. All became 
quiet and the trip was resumed. 

The sojourn back of Arras included fur- 
ther training made interesting by the fact that 
the Division was in reserve. "Jerry" fur- 
nished diversion in the way of that absorbing pastime which the official communiques refer to 
as "searching the back areas." The German long-range guns shelled more or less at random, 
and the Boche aviators came over nightly. A night's sleep was impossible, and a new French 
word, "abri," was added to the vocabulary. This meant "dugout." 

At last, after weeks of hoping and endless rumors, the 153d Brigade had completed its training 

in the north of France and en- 
trained the same date as the 
154th. The 152d Artillery 
Brigade, which had been train- 
ing at Camp Souge in southern 
France, a little later sped north - 
ward to rejoin the Division. 
The men made the most of the 
now famous Hommes-40-Che- 
vaux 8, as comfort was of little 
import compared to a real 
American sector. No more 
marmalade and tea. No more 
"In two ranks, fall in!" 
Cheery-0 ! They were on their 
way to good old Yankee beef, 
bread and cigarettes, Ameri- 
can Y. M. C. A.'s, American 
methods, and — American Com- 
rades. At every station they 
were greeted by Frenchwomen 
with flowers, hot drinks and 
cheerful well-wishes. The middle of July found the entire Division had assembled together 
for the first time since it had arrived in France, and had taken over a sector in Lorraine 
from the Bainbow Division. 




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PHASE II 

Training in France 

ARTILLERY 

HE infantry when it moved from Camp Upton during the first weeks of April 
left behind it a great camp area and a despondent brigade of artillery. A few 
days before leaving and even on the day of departure requests for men by 
hundreds were received at artillery headquarters to complete infantry units. 
Infantry, engineers and machine-gunners had gone and yet no orders 
came for the artillery. The emptiness of the streets and the desertion of the 
barracks on the days following were no consolation for those who felt that the 
war would surely be finished before they arrived overseas. 

Then as suddenly as had been the depletion came new arrivals, big sandy 

from the west and northwest. The atmosphere became more cheerful as ship- 

Rash, for 152d Brigade Field Artillery" began to arrive and dejec- 



raw-boned men 

ments of equipment marked 

tion gave way to suppressed excitement. 

On Sunday night, April 21st, two regiment; 



the 30 Ith Field Artillery, the 306th Field Artillery. 



and Brigade Headquarters followed the night march of the infantry over muddy roads to a darkened 
station. By daylight all trains were moving. The 305th Field Artillery and the 302d Trench 
Mortar Battery took other boats some days later. By early forenoon, ferries from Brooklyn were 
taking the last of the departing troops around the Battery and across to the great German piers. 

New York looked magnificent that day. The clean salt air and the brilliancy of the lower 
city were contagious. As one boat load after another passed under Brooklyn Bridge, the men 
gave a big spontaneous cheer that swelled out over the water and echoed like a gun at sea. The 
big hull of the Leviathan, which was to carry the two regiments and other troops overseas on this 
trip, finally loomed far out in the stream beyond its fellows. 

All that day and part of the next, troops were filed in through the troop gangway. It seemed 
to be an endless chain which the ship devoured. Uniformed women of the Bed Cross worked 
incessantly along this line giving out sandwiches, doughnuts and cigarettes. When aboard the 
men were sent at once to their sleeping quarters. 

The bunks were of canvas set in iron frames. They extended tier on tier, for the most part on 
lower decks, but some were located in salons that had previously been stripped of any pretense of 
finery. On this trip, the Leviathan carried fifteen thousand souls, ten thousand of whom were 
soldiers and the balance the crew and naval replacements for the European fleet. 

That night Manhattan Island, across the Hudson, as seen from the deck of the Leviathan seemed 
strangely distant and detached. Its beauty was visionary and far off. The low wharves were 
shrouded and shadowy under their bluish arc-light glare. Many arcs hung about the sides of 
the Leviathan and searchlights played on it from either neighboring dock. 

On Wednesday. April 2fth, some time between midnight and dawn this great ship nosed 
out and departed. Not a light was showing. Within each door that led to the decks, guards were 
posted, and only a few bluejackets strolled casually about. 

The next few days were without incident. Schedules were arranged for physical exercise and 
for daily inspection. The health of the men was carefully guarded while they were living under 
these crowded conditions. Daily abandon ship drills were held and it became customary to hear 
the shrill startling call of the ship's bugler sounded at double time. 

The sixth day out, five torpedo-boat destroyers steamed alongside as escort. These lively 



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little sea-dogs circled and cavorted about as if teasing their big charge. The Leviathan traveled 
free from the usual convoy as she raced along her zigzag course, depending more on her speed than 
her armament. 

On the morning of May 2d, the harbor of Brest was reached. The old citadel and the city it- 
self were both beautiful from the water-front. High over the town, which sloped upward as it 
extended inland, was a big observation balloon. 

The ship took a position off shore near the other camouflaged steamers and French gunboats. 
After a wait of several hours a cutter bringing French Naval officers came up and following was a 
hospital boat. This was the first visit the big German prize had made in French waters. 

British lighters in the early afternoon took the troops ashore by regiment. The Britishers 
had certain conceptions of loading men that would have put to shame a subway guard on the Bronx 
Express. The bands were there and played artillery airs. Everyone was in high spirits. On 
landing, the men climbed up the stone quay and formed in the railroad yards. 

This was really the theater of war. The big sausage balloon that swayed on its cable high 
above the city had some vague connection with the front; just what the relation was no one could 
exactly ascertain. Many trucks were about, some of which carried healthy-looking German 
prisoners. The prisoners were loading flour under the direction of an antiquated French guard who 
strode about with fixed bayonet. He was as lean as his charges were fat. 

The troops moved out quickly, and soon the columns were winding their way through the narrow 
streets and upward to the higher country. The march was a matter of only a few kilometers, but 
because of the recent confinement aboardship, it was harder than a normal march of three times 
the distance. 

PONTENAZIAN BABBACKS 

The first regiment that passed through the big stone port of Pontenazian Barracks was the 304th 
Field Artillery, led by Colonel Baymond W. Briggs. The 306th Field Artillery followed imme- 
diately, led by Colonel L. S. Miller. 

Pontenazian is an old Napoleonic garrison whose past dates vaguely back to its occupancy 
as a monastery, and at one time as a prison. It is a great parade ground on one side of which is a 
line of low stone barracks. A street of khaki tents stood along an adjoining side, evidence of the 
presence of American troops. The place was not without attraction. Little fruit trees blossomed 
within the high stone walls, and the quaint old barracks were weathered old relics of an earlier 
age. These buildings were damp and gloomy inside. On rainy nights more than one buck private 
remarked on the beauty of the place as he dented a stone wall in a vain attempt to land a mis- 
shapen shoe on one of the big rats that browsed about the place. It was rumored that Napoleon's 
ghost clad in khaki walked about at night. 

The first days here were devoted to drills and athletics. No officers or men were permitted in 
Brest except on official business, but the batteries were occasionally marched out through the 
country. These sight-seeing marches frequently led quite near the city. The Bretons in their 
quaint and immaculate dress, and the farms and homes of these interesting people, were incidents 
of these trips. Small boys as always took great interest in these big soldiers. Some favored young- 
ster would be permitted to carry a soldier's rifle, and would proudly stride along trying to keep 
pace under the added weight. 

The children did not ask for money but incessantly begged, "Avez vous un cigarette," which 
soon changed to the English, "Cigarette for papa," emphasized with outstretched hand. 

The 305th Field Artillery and 302d Trench Mortar Battery reached Brest, Saturday, May 4th, 
on the Von Steuben and a Northern Pacific mail boat converted. They did not debark until 
Monday, May 6th, at which time the other regiments were preparing to entrain for "somewhere." 

This first railroad trip in France, the first of the "somewhere" trips, unfolded itself on the 
map after two days into a coastal trip down through Nantes, La Bochelle and Bordeaux. These 
big army centers were at that time in process of development. There was much speculation as 
to the next destination. When the regulation trains of 51 cars pulled in and it was seen that prac- 
tically everyone would ride "3me classe" those who had expected box cars were agreeably surprised. 

Equipment, men and corned willie were piled aboard in short time, and the small engine (then 

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and there dubbed "peanut roaster") gave a shrill toot and began to move. The French conduc- 
tors wore little flat peaked caps and black coats that looked like Prince Alberts gone shabby. 
Everyone who had a map of France began to brush up on his geography. 

The first of the trains passed through Bordeaux on the evening of the second day and the troops 
detrained twelve miles beyond at Bonneau, the rail-head for Souge, to which troops, guns and 
supplies were shipped for Camp de Souge. 

CAMP DE SOUGE 

Camp de Souge to the incoming artillerymen was like entering a circus, "The greatest show 
on earth." The main entrance was an elaborate archway on which was surmounted a crowing 
chanticleer. Flanking this were the booths and shows of a minor Coney Island; a show at which 
the performers of the big show inside became the audience. After drill hours the little rows of 
cafes and stands swarmed with soldiers. Cheese, fruits, nuts, silk creations, pipes and vin-rouge 
were sold to the "bon Americaine." Flaring pictures of American movie stars were posted about 
and below them was the caption in French. 

Within the gate was a long street of barracks extending back from the gate as far as the eye 
could see. Near the gate stood the small camp hospital and a set of barracks which became the 
quarters of the Brigade Commander. ( General Bees, and the officers of the three regiments. Schools 
were at the opposite end of camp. In this way everyone had an ecpial chance of getting to class on 
time, except the favored few who rode in automobiles. 

Pine trees shaded this end of camp. A few scrubby trees were scattered down the line of the 
men's quarters, and batteries vied with their neighbors in decorating the plots around these trees. 

Out on the main street, beyond the point 
where any pretension to neatness was made, 
stood the prisoners-of-war cage and the Coolie 
camp. Here among the brush and sand was 
the great clown department of this circus. 
The Coolies when the brigade arrived in camp 
seemed merely Chinamen who stole other 
people's clothes, and with whom it was possible 
to make strange deals for worthless trinkets. 
Later they became the chief source of amuse- 
ment in camp. It was not an uncommon 
sight to see one of these men, with a shovel 
in one hand, an umbrella in the other, trying 
to make a half-hour's job last all day. It 

became a saying around camp that they got more rest out of a shovel than a soldier gets out of a 
feather bed. They wore all manner of dress, acquired from French soldiers, Americans and the 
Far East. Several of the Coolies had hand-made box fiddles which they would stroke with a rude 
bow while mooning along the camp streets. 

The first days of rest soon passed and the brigade, officers and men, plunged into training and 
into intimate contact with the sands of Souge. French 75's were on hand and the officers of the 
"75" regiments began their course by forming into gun squads and doing the work of gun crews. 
The French ecpjivalent to good old American nomenclature was learned. A materiel expert pointed 
out in principle the secret of the 75's recoil system; the exact construction of which is a carefully 
guarded secret even to French officers. 

The men shortly began their gun drills and other artillery instruction under their very much 
over-worked battery officers, who at the same time were completing their own instruction in these 
subjects. The camp swarmed with industry. Wireless men put up portable field sets, seemingly 
under the parentage of the high camp set. Telephone men laid and wound up again miles of field 
telephone lines, and established dugout centrals. Teams of men with blinker lights got out op- 
posite one another and balefully winked out messages sometimes unprintable and of an eloquence 
not in keeping with the difficulties of learning. 

Of all these specialists the panel men were most nimble. With big white panels similar to 




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bed sheets they jigged a war dance, each trick of which ended with a low salaam disclosing a new 
white hieroglyphic marvelously spread out on the ground before them. 

All this contagious energy affected the Coolies not one whit. The only time they moved 
faster than a shuffling walk was when aboard one of the many trucks that whizzed through camp. 
Then it was the delight of the driver not to let them off, but to speed up while a very much fright- 
ened Chinese flapped from the tail-gate like an old shirt blown by the wind. The Coolies showed 
greatest excitement when they fought and scratched and screamed for a place in a truck. They 
scrambled aboard from all directions like Malay pirates boarding a prize, all screaming and pushing 
for favored places. 

Quite different from their Coolie neighbors were the suave little Anamites, French Territorials, 
who guarded the prisoners. These yellow men wore the Chasseurs' cap and carried their rifle with 
the ease of long practice. 

The 306th was not as favored as the light regiments. No "155" howitzers were available for 
them. No horses had arrived for anyone. The officers spent long hours out on a miniature field 
in an exalted sort of terrain board exercise, computing the technical data required to land shots 
on the houses, woods and hills represented in miniature. The gun crews had drills, and developed 
into what they later dubbed "bed-post artillery." They found that by aligning two cots in proper 
relation to one another and placing a log across one, it was possible to conduct a gun drill. 

The firing of the 75's commenced two weeks after the preliminary training. Officers had 
learned the firing methods of position warfare, and now knew in computing firing data that even 
barometic pressure and temperature of the powder must be considered. These and other computa- 
tions were worked out in the lecture rooms. Officers were taught to sense shots and adjust fire 
indoors on terrain boards over which a dexterous instructor belabored with a little wire scale that, 
when held properly, displayed small black or white pills representing shell or shrapnel bursts. 

The range was as flat as a table top. From one of the stilt-like observatories that were loca- 
ted at intervals around half of its circumference it seemed to stretch for miles, a morass of swamp 
and underbrush broken by several raised roads. In the center of the range was an old stone build- 
ing and a small clump of trees. The ruins of this gave up a yellow dust whenever a direct hit was 
registered on it. Beyond 1,500 meters were many trench parapets of diagonal, triangular and square 
pattern. A few trees in isolated loneliness stood out against the sky line. At 5,000 and 6,000 
meters stood a few r lone barns, practically intact. 

Close up to the range grew a dense pine forest. On several hot dry days, brush caught fire from 
bursting shell, and twice the entire brigade fought the fire. 

Daily from seven until noon the long line of batteries pounded out ammunition at a lavish 
rate. The gun crews gained in proficiency; the officers mastered the increasingly complex firing 
problems; and the Ammunition Train which had been drilling and learning about motor transport 
got practical work in supplying ammunition. The trench mortar battery had a separate range 
off to one side that was as desolate as No Man's Land. From a dug-in position in which the crews 
served the pieces like moles, these big mortars sent forth a projectile that when landing shook 
the earth. 

The great day finally came when the 306th got their guns. The big lumbering howitzers 
bowled into camp behind trucks, Saturday afternoon, June 8th. Monday morning, a hot drill 
competition began. Wednesday morning, this regiment began its belated firing schedule, two days 
after they first handled the weapon. This achievement developed a spirit that later enabled 
the regiment to score a reputation for accurate firing at the front, hard to excel. 

Horses did not begin to arrive until May 28th. and then began a vital part of the training of 
field artillerymen. The training of drivers is a slow process. Bright men may quickly learn the 
rudiments of gunnery, but the care and proper handling of horses comes only with time. The 
301th and 306th had been organized as motor regiments and in consequence only a few Western 
replacements had any knowledge of horses. Taxi drivers must now become horsemen. Perhaps 
the French horses did not know New York English — perhaps New York men did not know chevaux 
French; certainly at times the two did not co-ordinate. More than one man got kicked for his 
solicitations or, when mounted, slipped, clawing the air, to the sands of Souge. 

Evidences were in the air of a rushed completion of the course. Other brigades were billeted 

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in nearby towns. Troops had been coming to France more rapidly than training camps could 
accommodate them. Plans were under way for a big barrage in which every gun in the brigade would 
fire at once. 

It happened at one-thirty, on a perfect afternoon. All 75's had taken position along the edge 
of the range. The howitzers were near a town in the rear. A trench line had been laid out in 
white strips of muslin. The barrage started in full force after twenty seconds, and evenly spaced 
bursts could be seen along the entire objective. Then overhead, sliding through the air with a 
sound like cloth being slowly ripped, came the 155's. The points that were designated as com- 
munication trenches were being reduced. The thing, the whole thing, was seen to be no longer 
playing on the same spot, but slowly becoming more distant. The fire of the heavies was lifted 
to more distant targets. Within a half-hour, the boiling had become a simmer and ceased. The 
brigade's first barrage was a success. 

Later came the night firing. Batteries were placed in position at dusk, and as night came on, 
the gun crews slept, leaving only the guards over the guns. At an unknown hour, the enemy 
would attack. It was after midnight when the signal for the barrage came, a flash from a 
distant observatory. The sentry immediately placed the first round in the 
gun, which as in actual combat was laid, and pulled the lanyard. No fur- 
ther call was necessary. The crew jumped to their positions and the bar- 
rage was fired as charted on their gun shield. 

On the Fourth of July, after the completion of the course (except for 
some belated firing by the howitzers), the brigade paraded in Bordeaux with 
guns and horses. En route to Bordeaux, the long rumbling, clanking column 
of guns and caissons extended from one town to the next. This was the 

greatest assemblage of artil- 
lery that most officers and 
men in it had seen, and they 
were proud of themselves. 
Two regiments of the 4th 
Field Artillery Brigade also 
were to parade. 

Bordeaux was in gala 
dress. It was celebrating a 
holiday as only the French 
know how. The long column 
moved through the city, 
escorted by French infantry. The streets and balconies were thronged, and as the troops 
passed, they were showered with flowers. The column, led by General Bees, marched around 
the three sides of the beautiful Place des la Quinconces, and out the city to the bivouac of the 
preceding night. The selection of this square on the river-front afforded a magnificent back- 
ground for the impressive review. The line of French marines drawn up around the square, and 
the richly decorated reviewing stand where the Base Commander and French officers reviewed, 
all combined to make an impression of Bordeaux long to be remembered. 

That afternoon the brigade got orders to proceed by rail to Baccarat, where they would enter 
the line for the first time. 




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PHASE III 




The Baccarat Sector 

jOR three days the tired doughboys had been riding on the slow-moving trains 
of France. They did not know whither they were bound, or what the future 
held in store, but by observing the sun and noting the names of the more im- 
portant cities, it was well established that their journey was taking them 
south and east. There were visions of guard duty on the Mediterranean; and 
attractive stories of sunny Italy were told and retold. The city of Nancy had 
been passed many hours before, when the order was given to detrain at an 
insignificant town, of which no one had ever heard. Two days of hiking 
followed, and the different units were finally all grouped in the vicinity of 

RambervilMers. It now became generally known that the 77th was to occupy a quiet sector at 

the front and rumor had spread through the ranks that the 42d Division would be 

relieved. 

After some days of rest from the long trip, which had taken it nearly across France, the 77th 

was ready to take its place in a part of the line being held jointly by the 61st French Division and 

the 42d American Division. This served greatly to facilitate and safeguard the operation, for the 

French Division remained in position during the relief. 

In this sector, the members of the Division first came into direct contact with the French 

soldier. He was to help in solving the first difficulties. His months of bitter experience would be 

utilized. But it meant much more than the experience of an older 

ally. It was the beginning of that kindly feeling and close friend- 
ship that existed between the 77th and its com- 
rades in blue throughout the war. Here were 
laid the first ties of cooperation in a common 
cause against a common enemy. For the 



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The Order Was Given to Detrain 

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General C. C. Geran, Accompanied by Major General Duncan, 77lh Division, Passing the Guard of Honor, 

Baccarat, June 26, 1918 

Division, it was the opportunity of feeling and strengthening in a personal way the bonds that 
bind two peoples together. 

This first meeting with the French was an event of special significance to the Division, but the 
ai'tual entry into this sector had a much greater significance. The 77th was to be the first Na- 
tional Army Division to take over part of the front line. It was the fust real test of a great ex- 
periment. It was to determine whethev an army recruited from the motley ranks of civilian life 
could, within a few brief months, be trained into an effective fighting force. It was to forecast 
whether the natural assets of initiative, alertness, courage and determination could be matched 
against the iron discipline of a great war machine. 

To the officers, it meant leading men for the first time under the strange and difficult con- 
ditions of actual battle; not men trained and seasoned to war, but men who a few months before 
had never worn a uniform. To the men, it meant obedience under adverse conditions, conditions 
in which to falter might mean disaster. To both officers and men, it meant adaptation to new 
surroundings and unusual conditions. Afterward it became a source of deep satisfaction to the 
77th that it was the first National Army Division actually to have a sector and to face the Hun on 
the western front. 

To many men, the much-used word, relief, meant but little. In a vague way, they knew that 
somehow the 77th was to get into the position now occupied by the 42d. An opinion was current 
that the Division would suffer more in taking up its new positions than in holding them for several 
months after the men were once in line. 

The relief was completed between the 16th and 26th of June. For a week the weather con- 
tinued sultry and rainy with low-hanging clouds of mist and fogs which materially assisted the 
movement, by permitting the free and safe use of trucks and motor transport. All movements 
of the troops were restricted to night-time, and every precaution was taken that the relief should 
not be discovered by the enemy. 

Despite all precautions, the enemy was aware that a relief was in progress. He only awaited 
the Division's safe arrival, to give it a warm welcome. From his observation balloons floated 
messages of felicitation, "Good-bye, 42d Division — Hello, 77th Division," and on the morn- 



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ing of June 24th, when the relief was practically complete, he started his real celebration of 
the event. 

At 4 A. M. he began shelling with mustard and phosgene gas. Migneville, St. Maurice, Mon- 
tigny, Newviller and Badonviller were the places most concentrated on, but scattered and random 
shots were dropped throughout the area. This was the Division's first experience with gas. With- 
out stopping to recall the old familiar admonition, "It is your best friend," the masks were put 
on in double time and without thought of number and prescribed manner. During this attack, 
the enemy artillery fired approximately three thousand rounds which resulted in 180 casualties. 
Of these, about one hundred were severe, five being the result of phosgene and the rest of mustard. 
It was ascertained later that the casualties were nearly all due to removing the masks too soon, 
rather than to tardiness in putting them on, and this first lesson learned by experience was des- 
tined to help many times in the future. 

The Baccarat sector was in Lorraine, south of Strasburg, on a line between Luneville and St. 
Die. The part held by the 77th Division extended from Herbeviller on the left to a point east of 
Badonviller on the right. This sector, which was named for its largest town, was divided into the 
East Zone and the West Zone with the dividing line between Ancerviller and St. Pole. Each zone 
was divided into two sub-sectors, named La Blette, Montigny. St. Pole and Badonviller sub-sectors, 
held by the 305th Infantry, 306th Infantry, 307th Infantry and 308th Infantry from left to right, 
Each sub-sector was organ- 
ized into a one-battalion front 
with one battalion in support, 
and one reserve battalion in 
rest. The front extended in a 
general northwesterly to south- 
easterly direction, with the 
little towns of Domevre, Hal- 
loville, Nonhigny, Montreux 
and Bremeuil included in the 
( ierman lines. The 77th 
Division Headquarters were 
established in Baccarat on the 
morning of June 21st. 

The terrain of the sector 
is well adapted for the training 
of a new division. It is broken, 
hilly, partially wooded country 
with no part offering extreme 
difficulties, but all parts afford- 
ing excellent opportunities for 
teaching, training and de- 
veloping the various branches of an inexperienced army by practical work in the field. Three 
water courses cross the area, each dignified by the name of a river. The Meurthe is the largest 
of these, and entirely traverses the sector, flowing through Baccarat to the northeast in a line 
parallel to the front. Between the Meurthe and the front line, two other small streams, the 
\ erdurette and the La Blette rivers, flow in the same general direction. 

Only the lower, less rugged slopes are cultivated. Many of the hills are rocky and either wooded 
or partially covered with thickets of hedge-thorns or other shrubs. From an elevation of vantage 
one can look to the east far over the billowy tops of hills and ridges, rising ever higher and higher, 
until lost in the distant haze-veiled peaks of the Vosges. The roads stand out white and distinct 
against the verdure of summertime, disappearing and reappearing as they wind like ribbons of 
silver about the valleys, from one quaint old-fashioned village to the other. 

To the lover of nature, it was a beautiful country in a beautiful season, but its aesthetic charms were 
often unappreciated during the sordid tasks of a " quiet sector. " It was no strange sight to see peasants 
with gas masks working on the reverse slopes of lulls within three kilometers of No Man's Land. 




II (itching art Enemy Aeroplane 



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The front of cacti sub-sector was organized in two lines of defense. The first or front line was 
at first strongly held, but this was later changed to a line of out-posts or strong-points, each held by 
one, two; or three squads of men. The second line or main line of resistance was more strongly 
occupied. In case of attack, the forward out-posts were to offer strong resistance and fall back 
to the second line. The support battalion, in turn, was always ready to move to the support of the 
forward battalion. 

Each battalion held the forward area for a week or ten days and was then relieved by the sup- 
port battalion. After being relieved, it moved to the rest camp in the rear. At the next relief, it 
left the rest camp and took position as support battalion. 

The birthdays of the I nited States and France were celebrated while in this sector. On the 
night of July 3d, word came that an attack might be attempted. It had been customary for the 
enemy thus to help the Allies celebrate their birthdays. The whole Division went into the alert, 
but the alarm was false. On the following day, the French celebrated in honor of the Americans. 
Officers were feasted, smokes were exchanged, and many a patriotic toast was drunk to the success 
and friendship of the two nations. 

On July 14th, the Americans returned the courtesy, and in all modesty, it may be said, the 
first celebration was outdone in true Yankee style. These sincere expressions of courtesy and good- 
will fixed more firmly the kindly feeling of 
sympathy that had been steadily growing 
between the men of the Division and their 
French comrades. 

Rapid progress was being made in the 
course of the training; more and more re- 
sponsibility had been given the 77th, until 
between July 15th and July 18th the 
French Division was gradually withdrawn 
from the sector. Each battalion had held 
the front-line position with the French, and 
each had received the benefit of their in- 
struction. From now on. the American 
Division would act entirely on its own 
responsibility. It had won the confidence of 
its instructors; without assistance, it would 
hold part of the great front line. 

Patrols accomplished the only really 
aggressive work in this area. Nearly every 
night, each sub-sector sent out a patrol. 
Some of these were to repair wire; some were 
to reconnoiter certain areas for machine-gun emplacements; some were combat patrols; and there 
was always the standing order to take prisoners, if possible. At first, these patrols consisted of 
forty or fifty men composed of both French and Americans. Later the patrols were much smaller. 
The experience was of value. Soon the troops became accustomed to patrolling cautiously 
about "No Man's Land" in the darkness, stopping and listening intently at the least sound, always 
expecting the enemy flares, and ever ready to drop at the first " rat-tat-tat " of a machine gun. 
Several German patrols were repulsed and driven off with losses. At one time, one of the American 
patrols met an enemy patrol of greatly superior numbers and exchanged courtesies. As a result, 
some were reported missing, but the following night all had returned after an eventful day and 
night spent in shell holes and enemy trenches. Despite cunningly laid ambuscades, all efforts up 
to now to take prisoners proved fruitless. The only direct information received of the enemy 
was from three deserters who wisely left their guns in a wire entanglement and with uplifted hands 
walked victoriously into the American lines. 

A patrol was undertaken on July 21st, by Captain Blanton Barrett of the 307th Infantry, 
for the purpose of taking prisoners. The party of fifty-four had already passed the enemy wire, 
which had been previously cut, and were just entering the woods beyond. Immediately following 




French and Americans Equally Interested in 

Aeroplane Dud 



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TVfe Enemy Had Superiority of the Air — Enemy Plane Brought Down Near Chapelle, July 5, 1918 

blast of a bugle, the patrol was attacked on two sides with rifle, machine-gun and grenade 
fire by two companies of the enemy. The fight was brief but furious and the courage of the Ameri- 
cans magnificent. Fire was returned with undaunted determination and an attempt to surround 
the patrol was frustrated. Of the men who originally constituted the patrol, only twenty one 
returned. Nearly all of these were wounded. Captain Barrett, after being severely wounded, 
continued fighting until killed. 

Patrols had previously entered to the third-line trenches of the enemy without opposition and 
there was no reason to expect such a strong force at this point at the time. The encounter had 
demonstrated one very significant fact. The soldiers, though unseasoned and but partly trained, 
had the fundamentals of real warriors. They evidenced the unfaltering courage, unbreakable 
determination, and indomitable spirit that were to characterize the Division throughout the war. 
They were dependable. They needed only more experience and a closer binding together into a 
smoothly working machine to make an irresistible fighting force. 

The enemy had the superiority of the air, which in certain respects served well in the training. 
Whenever visibility was good, a line of balloons could be seen along the entire front. Kitchens 
had to be concealed carefully. Movements of troops had to be restricted to night-time. Every 
action had to be performed with greater secrecy, and greater precautions had to be exercised at all 
times. An observer was always on the lookout, and whenever an enemy was sighted he gave a 
long far-reaching blast of the bugle. The familiar "under cover" was heard here for the first time. 
When the plane disappeared, three short blasts were blown and interrupted activities were again 
resumed. 

Every branch of the Division had an opportunity to apply the instruction it had received be- 
fore coming to the sector. Not only the doughboys, but the Intelligence Branch, the Machine- 
gunners, the Artillerymen, the Engineers, the Signalmen — all here received the same valuable 
experience. 

Better conditions for developing the intelligence section could hardly be found. Difficulties 
of terrain taxed the ingenuity in selecting observation posts, but when once the system was organ- 



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ized, it developed real effectiveness. To develop the powers of observation and give more practice, 
everything that occurred in the enemy lines was reported. Reports were required on all enemy 
shelling, calibre, source and destination. All balloons and planes were scrupulously noted. De- 
spite these seemingly trivial requirements, much good work was accomplished. Many enemy 
strong-points and gun emplacements were located and reconnoitered at night. One sniper's post 
was discovered in a church with a dummy decoy at a neighboring window. When the figure was 
shot at, a concealed German with a sense of humor waved a red flag to indicate that the shot had 
been a "miss." 

The machine-gunners, destined to play an important role, here found their first practice in 
cooperating with the Infantry in selecting and preparing gun positions. The regimental machine- 
gun companies were used, together with companies of the Machine-gun Battalion ; with one com- 
pany always working with each battalion. They were relieved when the battalion was relieved and 
worked also in conjunction with the French. This gave each company experience on every line 
of defense. The companies did most effective work with patrols, and often gave protecting fire 
when not actually participating. 

The Division Machine-gun Companies did not come into action until late in July. Half were 
used by each brigade, and they made an important part of the scheme of defense in the sector. 
They had permanent emplacements from which they could, if called upon, sweep the whole of the 
enemy front, but they did much 
firing from other temporary 
positions. On alternate nights, 
each company fired a barrage 
of approximately ten thousand 
rounds on established strong- 
points. Several enemy ma- 
chine-gun nests were destroyed. 

For supporting artillery, 
the Division was dependent 
upon the French during most 
of its stay in Lorraine, as the 
Divisional Artillery did not 
arrive until the middle of July. 
Every day there was some 
firing on known battery 
positions and sensitive points, 
and also some harassing fire, 
but at no time, excepting in the 
first gas attack , was there hea vy r 
artillery fire on either side. 
American fire averaged more 

than double that of the enemy. The most notable achievement of the artillery was the firing 
of a suspected ammunition dump in a ruined church. The firing proved the truth of the suspicion, 
and at the same time proved the worth of the training at ( 'amp de Souge. 

Liaison was not neglected. Signalmen entered the area in advance of the other branches, and 
were functioning when the other units arrived. Within the sector, the telephone, supplemented by 
a runner system, was the chief means of communication. Each battalion was connected with 
higher units by telephone. Each unit down to platoons had its trained runners who were familiar 
with all the Posts of Command to which they might be expected to go. Motorcyclists, bicyclists 
and mounted couriers were also used in conjunction with this. Later a visual system was established 
and maintained, using wig-wag, semaphore and flash-lamp. This was always ready in case the 
other systems should fail. A wireless system was set up and worked successfully. Besides these 
means of liaison which established a network of communication throughout the sector, carrier 
pigeons were used. Linemen and couriers were learning to work under fire; operators became 
proficient; officers learned the use of the code. 




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Such was the sojourn in the Baccarat Sector. Every man had received a useful training. As 
a whole, six weeks had been without particular incident, but they were six weeks well spent. First 
impressions are lasting, and the long nights of alert waiting, the rattling bursts of machine guns, 
the brilliant trains of colored flares, the endless stretches of wire entanglements, the shell-torn 
expanse of "No Man's Land," the ever-staring enemy lines, the watchful balloons hanging above 
the wooded hills, the weird singing of shells, the tell-tale clatter of duck-boards, echoing in the still- 
ness of the night, the rest camps — they had all made an indelible impression. 

The end of July completed the stay in Lorraine. The relief was successfully accomplished by 
the 37th Division, and once more the 77th was on its way to the future. It had served its appren- 
ticeship on the quiet sector. The stay had been characterized by continuous activity and training. 
Valuable experience had been acquired. A spirit of self-confidence was being developed. But so 
far, the force of the Division was potential. It still lacked consolidation into a smoothly function- 
ing whole. In its elements it had found itself, but in its entirety it was not yet capable of expres- 
sion in full dynamic force. 



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SEVENTY-SEVEN 

[ lived — and yet I did not live, — 

Was born and grew like any other man; 

But Man — in its true meaning — 

Was far beyond my ken. I knew it not. 

And never knew, nor even guessed, 

Its sacrifices, or intensities, would ever 

Be kindled in my breast, 

That Something was not there. 

I was but selfish — as you know; 

The world and all its greatness 

Was something cold, stern and businesslike, 

And Life was but a sham, so I said, 

1 nless reward were sure — Poor Fool. 

I little dreamed the Truth. I did not feel 

The Heart of Patriotism which beats for 

Man and Country, 

Yet I looked on, seeking. 

Battles came and I went with them, 
Through the dark places and its life, 
With a division who knew not how to wait. 
And so I fought, and in so doing 
Learned the meaning of the word I sought 
Called 'SPIB1T"- 

God! How it made men fight, — and I fought with them. 
Till the number 77 stood before me 
As all that I should cherish. 
I was finding. 

And now 'tis over, — and in being thus, — 
We settle back again and view our part; 
Miles of Dead — And more of Li\ ing— 
Closer bound by far than any instrument 
Could ever hope to measure. 
Brothers all; and as Our Goddess so demands, 
So have they found — as have I found what I sought, 
And learned the world's big secret, 
That no division could hold higher, 
Seventy-Seven gave me truth; 
I found its Spirit. 



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PHASE IV 



Along the Vesle 

HE time had come to leave the "training sector." Speculation was rife. 
Where were they going: 1 Chateau Thierry? Siberia:* Italy? — even the 
Philippines were included in the roster of possible destinations. Rumors ran 
riot. There were two exceptional specimens of logical deduction rampant 
in the rank and file at that time, which, placed one against the other, brought 
one to a dead halt, and obliged one to start anew on one's calculations. 

"This Division," said Buck Private, "is in for a lot of action. It has 
political influences behind it. It contains a host of men prominent in the busi- 
ness, political and social circles of the nation's greatest city. They are all 
anxious to make a name for themselves and to get themselves tons of glory. 
We are going to a hot sector, you bet!" 

"Mais non, this Division," argued Bugler Jones, "will never see action. It has political in- 
fluence behind it. It contains a host of men prominent in the business, political and social life 
of the nation's greatest city. The nation can't afford to lose them. This Division will never see 
any action. We're needed at the Mexican Border." 

By August 1st, the Division was again in motion. The Infantry hiked to C.harmes, the Ar- 
tillery to Bayon by easy stages for entrainment. Doubts of the nature of the railroad journey 





They Hiked Always by Night 
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were dispelled, by the presence, on flat-cars on each train, of anti-aircraft machine guns. Chateau 
Thierry — it was to be! It began to dawn upon the men in the trains when they passed Bar-le-Duc, 
with sand-bags on its station platform, and with places along the road marked "Abri — 60 Per- 
sonnes" or "Cave — 50 Personnes" and the like. They were going west, and northwest, parallel 

with the front. The 77th was on the way 
to real war; it became more evident when all 
along the line the train passed great hangars, 
elephantine railway guns on sidings, and French 
camps of all kinds. Hospital trains, trains 
with French soldiers coming and going were 
passed at frequent intervals, and a hurried 
word shouted from one to the other showed 
the 77th that these men were battle-bound 
too, for some of them were veterans of many 
fights. The Division was hurrying along on 
one of the great arteries that fed the battle- 
fields. 

Detainment, after a ride of some forty- 
eight hours, was by night — and then followed 
the approach toward the Vesle. The impression of much of the country in those parts, to many 
of the men, was only blackness — for they hiked always by night. 




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Valley of the Vesle 



THE VESLE 

"Lorraine was only a boxing match, but the Vesle, that was a real fist-fight," is the epigram 
made by an officer of the 77th Division in speaking of the Vesle. "The Hell-hole Valley of the 
Vesle," the doughboy soon learned to call it, from experience. At the Vesle, the 77th Division had 
its first real tussle with modern warfare, for it found itself face to face with the Prussian of the 
old days, the Boche who then still harbored his fond dreams of world-dominion. He had received 
a severe rebuff at Chateau Thierry, but it was only his line that had been broken, not his spirit as 
yet. The Vesle he chose as a breath-getting place — and aided by the natural protection of the broad 
valley, through which the river flowed, he was able to gather his punctured forces, to mass his 
artillery, hastily to rush up reinforcements, and to postpone the time of his final rout for the brief 
span of a few months. 

The Vesle is not much to look at; a narrow, muddy, snake-like, sluggish-flowing stream winding 
through a partly wooded valley with more or less steeply inclining ridges on both sides. As a 
river, it little deserves the name, but as an obstacle to the passage of our troops, it proved more 
valuable to the Germans than a hundred dozen tons of barbed wire. A military report on the 
topography of the valley states: — 

"The River Vesle has an average width of nine meters and an average depth of two meters 
and twenty centimeters (about thirty feet wide and ten feet deep). Opposite our Corps front 
the average depth is probably not over one and one-half meters, with the exception of deep water- 
holes. 

"The widest part opposite our Division sector is fifty feet near the main bridge. The banks 
are practically straight, and in some places are as high as five feet from the surface of the water. 
On the Division front, the general contour of the ground slopes down from Hill 210 southwest of 
Mont Saint Martin. About three kilometers south of the Vesle, the ground slopes very steeply. 

"Opposite the 153d Brigade of Infantry, the Vesle runs through a flat, open country; and 
opposite the western half of the 154th Infantry Brigade, along open, flat country. Numerous small 
bridges have been located across the river, possible for Infantry use. " 

The Germans had established themselves on the north bank of the little stream, in many places 
throwing spiked contrivances wound with barbed wire into the water, making it difficult to ford 
or swim. Bazoches and Fismes, both important points on the railroad which runs through the 
valley, following the river's course, were in the hands of the Germans. The Americans held as 



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out-posts across the Vesle, the outskirts of Bazoches and of the Chateau du Diable. Boche artillery 
was concentrated in the valley of Perles and Vauxcere, with the heavy guns north in the draws 
near Barbonval. Toward the Aisne was additional artillery. 

The front lines of the sector assigned to the 77th Division extended parallel to the river, from 
Mont Notre Dame, St. Thibaut, and through Villesavoye in the direction of Fismes; with the vil- 
lages of Mont Saint Martin and Chery-Chartreuve in the rear. The Artillery positions were scat- 
tered in the area behind Hill 210, along both sides of the main road leading back to Fere-en-Tarden- 
ois, via Chery-Chartreuve and Mareuil-en-Dole. 



TAKING OVEB THE SECTOB 

The divisions which had participated in the Chateau Thierry counter-offensive had been re- 
lieved by the 62d French Division and by the 4th Division of Americans. Through the areas 
just cleared of Germans, the 77th was being rushed — the infantry in camions via Fere-en-Tardenois, 
and the artillery by night marches through Chateau Thierry. Chateau Thierry, once magnificent, 
now mutilated, stood a mute evidence of the terrible scenes of only a few weeks before. From there 
on, the 77th, new to the game, received a pre-taste of the ruin and wreck of war. Battered build- 
ings, shell-marked roads, scattered equipment, carcasses of animals, freshly dug graves, with the 
hundred and one odors of the battlefields, forewarned the men from New York that this promised 
to be no gentlemen's war. And toward these desolate, war-torn woods and villages came echoes 
of the Valley of the Vesle: to the ears of the Infantry rushing from Fere-en-Tardenois, and 
to those of the Artillery, rattling and clanking along from Chateau Thierry through the white dust 
of the rutted roads, came the full, distant, thunderous "boom-boom-boom" of the "heavies." 
And ever nearer drew that sound, until, mingling with the roar of General Mangin's army further 
north, it became a terrible drumming. 

Division Headquarters moved into Chateau Bruyere, also called the Chateau de Fere, on the 
main road between Fere-en-Tardenois and Mareuil-en-Dole. The ancient chateau stands on a 
gently sloping hill, so that one side is a full story higher than the other. 

When Division Headquarters occupied this building, it had been but recently evacuated by 

German troops and was in bad condition. Inside and out, there were piles of rubbish and dirt, 

abandoned ammunition and equipment, and all the signs of careless living and hasty evacuation. 

Traces of the ancient splendor of the chateau in the form of a handsomely framed mirror, a 

bit of porcelain, or a beautifully carved fireplace, gave one the sensation of living in the lap of luxury. 

To be sure, this sensation was entirely dispelled on as- 
cending to the living-rooms, where officers spread their 
bedding-rolls on the floor and hoped they had chosen 
a spot where the roof did not leak too copiously. 

At night, it was almost weird to hear the droning 
of the enemy planes overhead, and to wait for the 




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Chateau Thierry 



Once Magnificent, Now Mutilated, Stood a Mute Evidence of 
Only a Few Weeks Before 



Terrible Scenes of 



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Headquarters, 77lh Division 

moment when they should drop a bomb on the chateau, which, especially on moonlight nights, 
offered such a shining mark. But never a single bomb struck the building, although a day- 
light bomb aimed for a truck splashed into the tiny lake of the grounds one day, and threw a gey- 
ser in exploding. Here, for several weeks, Division Headquarters lived and functioned, while the 
doughboys and the artillerymen hammered the Boche along the Vesle, and finally crossed and started 
in pursuit of him. 

Brigade, Begimental and Battalion Headquarters of the Division's component organizations 
were always placed, as far as practicable, in locations where they were thought to be compara- 
tively free from molestation, so that executive and administrative work could be performed with a 
degree of continuity. The strictest of camouflage discipline had to be maintained about such places. 
These places were often shelled so heavily that organizations were forced to shift. Headquarters 
of the 153d Infantry Brigade was located in La Tuillerie Ferme, south of Chery-Chartreuve, and 
for a time at Chartreuve Ferme. In Villesavoye, the 305th Machine Gun Battalion P. C. changed 
position three times within the confines of the village, while at the Ferme de Dames the 305th and 
306th Infantry P. C. were under constant fire. 

The Artillery relief was made some time later than the Infantry relief, owing to the fact that 
the Artillery had hiked. The Infantry was ordered on August 10th, while the Artillery pulled its 
last gun into position the night of the 17th. The 77th "caught the sector on the fly," with very 
little time given to think or plan over the catch. "Voila," said the 62d French. "Bon Soir," 
echoed the 4th — and we saw very little of them after that. 

A division of French held the sector to the 77th's left, while the 28th Division of Pennsylvanians 
were on the right. Opposing the Division during this time, and the subsequent advance, were the 
17th, 29th and 216th Divisions of the regular German Army, and the 4th Prussian Guards, a stout 
array for one American division, new raised into the brood of Mars, to handle. 

The night of the lOth-llth, the fust relief of the 153d Brigade attempted to reach the lines by 
marching in single file, about ten feet apart, through the woods north of Chery-Chartreuve, that 
village being under continuous gas and high-explosive bombardment by 77's and 105's. So in- 



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In Position 

tense was the enemy artillery fire on the crest beyond the village that it was deemed advisable 
not to effect the relief that night. The Infantry for the first time "dug in." 

"Digging in" at the front meant one thing. Each man would dig himself, as fast as he could. 
a hole suitable to his size, either into the flat surface of the ground or into a protecting bank, into 
which he would crawl, maintaining a sitting posture or prone position according to the nature of 
the terrain. A shell, in exploding, throws its fragments upward and outward at a considerable angle, 
and these fragments sometimes travel for hundreds of feet before they finally strike the ground. 
A shell may burst close to a funk-hole, as the pit is called, and still not injure the occupant, while a 
man standing upright in the same location would be struck by a fragment in its upward path. In 
filtering toward the front lines, along a road witb banks on the side, our men often scooped queer 
little tunnels into the embankment and dug a funk-hole in it beside. This scheme worked very 
well and afforded good protection against everything but a direct hit. "Everything is bomb-proof 
until it is hit," was a popular saying among the troops. 

After the relief had been effected successfully, the night following the first attempt, the men 
began to grasp an idea of the varied assortment of "stuff" sent over by the Boche. Everything 
is "stuff" at the front. It's light stuff or heavy stuff, slow stuff or fast stuff; but all of it is un- 
deniably mean stuff. 

Here was a course in the ethics of high-explosive society. When a whizzbang makes an after- 
noon call, it whistles first, then knocks; and the best manner in which to receive it is by lying prone 
on the stomach. The acquaintance of other fast company was made. Herr Whizzbang brought 
along his "lady-friend," Minnie Werfer, whose custom it was first to burst into the most un- 
couth of caterwaulings, and then into splinters. The minenwerfers were known as "Iron Mer- 
maids," because of the fish-like tails that keep them straight on their course. They are pe- 
culiarly disconcerting, as they come through the air with a wailing sob-like whistle, something 
like a mixture of a locomotive whistle and siren, and they are hard to "judge." That is, it is diffi- 
cult to determine where they will land. The whizzbang travels at a high velocity, and the noise 
of the exploding shell is almost coincident with the shrill whistle that announces its coming. " Tons- 
of-Coal," "Jack Johnsons," "G. I. Cans," and "Whimpering Willies," are some of the names 



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Slops for Chow 



adopted for the German long-range greetings— the eight-inch and ten-inch howitzer and rifle shells 
which make craters as large as eighteen feet in diameter and ten feet in depth. The "G. I. Can" 
is so named after the galvanized iron cans used in army camps. 

But this was not all the Vesle had to offer the men of the 77th Division. There were air- 
plane bombs and machine guns, hand-grenades, rifle bullets, flame-throwers and gas shells. These 
dangers grew more treacherous by night, and were made still more unpleasant by the sultry wea- 
ther of those hot August days. In this set- 
ting, fierce hand-to-hand encounters occurred. 
Under these conditions, the 153d Infantry 
Brigade was holding part of the line on the 
Vesle. The system of reliefs was typical of 
Infantry reliefs in the American Army. It 
kept troops of all the units of the Brigade 
constantly in action, while parts of these units 
were at the same time in reserve and support. 
A Battalion of Infantry consists of four Com- 
panies. The Second Battalion of the 308th 
relieved a battalion of the 305th with orders 
to have two companies across the river along 
the railroad track. The remaining two com- 
panies were kept in support, one near the Tan- 
nerie, and the other on a hillside south of 
Villesavoye. As the Second Battalion went 
into the out-post zone, the Third and First 
Battalions of the 308th moved into support position on a line running east and west through 
Mont Saint Martin and about two kilometers north of Chery-Chartreuve. The Third Battalion 
then held the right half of this line with a Post of Command in a small quarry near La Pres Ferme, 
while the First Battalion held the left. Later the Second Battalion was relieved by the Third 
Battalion, and the former marched back to a position in Pisotte Forest, north and east of Nesles, 
where it gained a comparative rest, though enemy artillery always fired on the woods. The 307th 
Infantry then followed a like rotation. 

During one relief, when the 306th was going out of Mont Notre Dame, Sing Kee, a Chinese, 
operated a message center in that village while the Germans were bombarding and gassing it at 
the rate of thirty shells a minute. His companions were wounded one by one and, though gassed 
himself, Sing Kee refused to leave his post, but ran the message center alone for twenty-four hours. 
It was only one more evidence of the fact that in the cosmopolitan composition of the Division 
lay its strength. The twenty-four hours of courage and endurance won for Sing Kee a Distinguished 
Service Cross. 

A patrol of one officer and two men stumbled over a perfectly innocent-looking shell-hole on 
the night of August 15th, and found in it two ( Jermans with auto rifles, hand-grenades, and two other 
rifles stacked against the sides of the hole. It was a well-hidden sniper's post. A hand-to-hand 
struggle ensued; one German was wounded, and the other escaped. Ten minutes later the light 
artillery was filling that region with gas and high explosive, for it was thought that other shell- 
holes in the vicinity were undoubtedly being used for the same purpose. Such were the encounters 
in the Valley of the Vesle. It was not a struggle of masses; it was the tussle of man with 
man. 

The night of August 22d, the Germans put down a barrage of high-explosive shells and gas which 
was meant to sweep the entire front line. At one point, where the line crossed the railroad track, a 
detachment of Germans stole up through the cut and attacked fifty men of I and K Companies of 
the 308th Infantry with " flammenwerfer. " The bright yellow light thrown by the flaming spray 
of the projectors illuminated the surroundings as in mid-day and caused each man to stand out 
like an actor behind the foot-lights of a stage. Machine guns of both sides toak advantage of the 
betraying light; in fact, the Germans had brought some of them through the cut to support the 
flame-throwers. But the life of a "flammenwerfer" is short. The little band of fifty, by taking 



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cover in the brush at the sides of the cut and crawling through the ditches, routed the enemy and 
took twelve of them prisoners. 

Under the raking fire of enemy machine-guns, and subject to relentless sniping, the 302d En- 
gineers worked each night on the bridges crossing the Vesle, to make them passable for the In- 
fantry. Such activity had to be carried on with extreme caution, as even the sound of pick and 
shovel, in the quiet of a night lull, prompted a stream of machine-gun and artillery fire. Many 
were the times when the Engineers, surprised at work, dug in for life. At still other times they 
joined the Infantry in repelling some raiding party. 

While the Infantry, Machine (inns and Engineers faced these conditions close by the river, 
the 304th, 305th and 306th Field Artillery were pounding away farther to the rear. The 304th and 
and 305th Light Artillery, using the famous French 75 (corresponding to our three-inch rifle), were 
emplaced behind the first crest which commanded the Vesle, while the 306th, with 155 Howitzers 
(a short gun of about six-inch caliber with a high angle of fire), had its pieces tucked into patches of 
woods, under trees, and in open field positions, artificially camouflaged, to the rear of Chery- 
Chartreuve. 

Scarcely an inch of ground was there which was not fired upon by some kind of German gun. 
The Boche has a nasty habit of moving his guns about and of changing his targets from hour to hour. 
A well-known war correspondent writes: — 

"The communiques of those days invariably read — 'Artillery activity along the sector. Noth- 
ing else to report. ' The strain of holding a stationary sector for days is always greater than that 
produced in an advance, and the casualties incurred are always many. There exists none of the 
exuberance and spirit of a great battle, but there is all the strain and drudgery. " 

The main highway leading to the rear was under constant observation by eight enemy balloons, 
which could be seen hanging lazily against the clouds five miles to the enemy's rear. Despite this 
fact, the 302d Ammunition Train and 302d Supply Train often sent forward material for both 
Infantry and Artillery during the daylight hours. Enemy sniper batteries lost no opportunities to 
fire at the trucks. On our side, the "traveling salesmen" or Corps Artillery, which moved from 
place to place in the sector, often changing position three or four times a night, sniped at the enemy. 
The sentry of the 302d Military Police, who was directing the endless night traffic at the Dole 
cross-roads, which was heavily shelled every night, jumped into the air about six feet one morning, 
when a thunderous report shattered his ear close by. A "traveling salesman" had moved in 
close to his post, and was "selling iron cigars," as he put it, when he recovered. 

Shells played a number of queer tricks. Most mysterious are those which did not explode 
at all, the "duds." A dud comes over with all the pomp, ceremony and animation of a regular 
shell, then suddenly loses all ambition, and lands with a dull, unsatisfying thud. The failure of a 
dud to explode sometimes depends only upon the movement of a tiny spring attached to the fuse, 
so that men are warned always to be careful in the vicinity of a dud. "You all cain't tell me that 
that boy ain't gonna go off some time," a Kentucky lad on the way from La Pres Ferme to Mont 
Saint Martin told his associates one day, while passing a dud on the road, "He's only playin' 
possum!" 

Beginning August 30th, our Artillery placed a destructive fire on Bazoches, that did not cease 
until September 4th, when the Germans retreated. All day and all night, gas and high-explosive 
shells were sent hurtling into the town and the railroad sheds, and as most of the observation was 
accomplished from Infantry Observation Posts, scarcely a shell missed its mark. The town was 
hammered, stone from stone, until by the 4th of September, no buildings, and only part of the 
church, were at all intact. 

IN THE AIR 

In the air, the enemy were much in evidence. It was at a period when the United States had 
not set its air program into full operation, while the French and British were hard put to it to lend 
what planes they could spare. The Boche would take almost any chances, even going so far as to 
circle over the American pieces on bright sunny days, directing the fire of the German guns with 
great accuracy. Those were the days when the "under cover" whistle was heard frequently, and 
when guns had to cease firing for minutes at a time so as not to betray their positions. 

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Birdseye View of Bazoches 




Ruins of Bazoches — The Result of 77lh Division's Artillery Fire 
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Chery-Chartreuve was bombed frequently with small bombs, as were Chateau Ferme and other 
buildings in the vicinity ; and to the west of Chery, there is a large volcano-like crater over sixty 
feet across and fifteen feet deep, made by the largest of " G. I. Cans. " The entire 152d Brigade, 
which was tented in Nesles Wood, the night of August 15th, preparatory to moving into position, 
was subjected to aerial bombardment twice that night. 

There are men in the 77th who would rather dodge machine-gun bullets and shells mixed up 
in pleasing proportions than listen to the ominous, galloping hum of a Boche bomber in the air on 
a bright moonlight night. One can hear him coming from afar, until that "hum-hum-hum" seems 
as though it must be directly over one. Then comes a resounding crash, with no previous sound or 
warning whistle at all — then another, and two or three more, all in a string, rocking the ground for 
miles. The delicate, silver-white fingers of searchlights grope the heavens for the monster, while 
machine guns and anti-aircraft pieces shatter the air. Tiny balls of fire, shrapnel bursting thou- 
sands of yards from the earth, mock the moon and stars. 

On the front line, airmen flew low over the Infantry positions, firing their machine guns on 
the men below. Again, planes would send back data regarding the activity of a few men in an ex- 
posed spot, and a sniper battery immediately started firing on them. Even one man would draw 
a shrapnel shell from the Boche. But for every shell fired at the 77th, the Division was assured 
by its commander, two were being fired in return, and the consolation always took form in the 
words, "Well, he's getting it twice as badly as we are." 

Communication with friendly airplanes directing movements and fire was by means of panels 
of white cloth spread on the ground. Planes were able to send radio messages to the ground sta- 
tion, but to reciprocate was found impracticable, so this slow panel system had to be employed. 

The observation balloons, floating above the trees just beyond Nesles Wood, behind Dole, 
were fired upon, August 12th, point blank by German artillery. The fragment of a shell punc- 
tured the gas-bag of one, forcing the observer to parachute to the earth. Shortly before noon of 
the same day, the balloon patrol of three planes about the other balloon warned the winch-men that 
an enemy flier was approaching. "Archies" opened up on the Boche, but he was already circling 
and dodging above the sausage. He made a spectacular series of dives, dipped, and sent a destroy- 
ing phosphorus bomb into the balloon. The observer leaped into space, while the Boche galloped 
away. 

On the night of August 27th, a raid against Bazoches was carried out. With the support of 
the Artillery, the Infantry outdid itself in acts of individual heroism, bravery and courage. The 
plan was to attack the village, and then to hold it from the flanks with a platoon of Infantry and two 
heavy machine guns in position on each of the four outlying corners of the town. To the east of the 
village, the 15 1th Brigade was to be extended along the railroad track until its left flank reached 
the woods lying to the south of the railroad. A company of Infantry, a detachment of Engineers 
and Divisional Artillery were to accomplish this task. Machine-gun Battalions were to be used 
in support. 

The night of the raid was warm and clear, but almost pitch-dark, except for the light thrown 
by the twinkling of stars in a sky that was almost indigo. Long before daylight, the Artillery began 
laying a heavy box barrage around Bazoches. Behind them, the Infantry heard the reassuring roar 
of the "lights" and "heavies," their cannoneers toiling, and before them the still more encourag- 
ing "crash-crump" of the shells bursting in Bazoches. A counter-barrage was laid by the Boche, 
and the din grew to be ear-splitting. Bockets and lights shot up against the dark sky from both 
sides, illuminating the landscape for miles about. Shortly before dawn, the Infantry went forward. 
Machine guns, Chauchat rifles and grenades added their rattle and crash to the uproar.' One of 
the riots in the Hell-hole of the Vesle was in full swing. This little action is a record of supreme 
sacrifice on the part of many men in the 77th. 

As the platoons of Infantry advanced toward Bazoches, it was most difficult to maintain 
communication, and detachments had no other way in which to keep contact, except by runner. 
\Y hile delivering a message from 306th Infantry Headquarters to an advanced platoon, Corporal 
James J. McDonald was caught in a barrage of high-explosive shells and machine-gun fire, and fell, 
wounded. He was picked up by a party of Germans and taken to an advanced dressing station, 
where his wounds were bound by a German surgeon. McDonald, who was recuperating, watched 

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his chance, and in the confusion attendant upon the bringing in of some more German wounded, he 
slipped out of the dugout in which the station was located. By ducking into shell-holes, and taking 
cover whenever he heard a movement, he recrossed to our lines, bearing information, which he had 
overheard in the dugout, that the enemy intended to surprise and capture two of the American 
platoons. His information was immediately acted upon, and the platoons were reinforced. 

At about four o'clock the same morning, Company G, 306th Infantry, was forced to lie flat for 
five minutes when the Germans threw up flares, by the light of which they send hand-grenades into 
the men. The flares burned out. A hundred yards further on a stream of machine-gun bullets 
met the men, and they crawled for some distance until they reached the outskirts of the village. 
Four Germans jumped up from the cover of a machine-gun nest, threw up their hands and shouted. 
"Kamerad." Sergeant Frederick Stouke, then a private, and another man ran forward to take 
them prisoners. Two ran off. Stouke killed one, but the other escaped. Then for ten minutes 
they held the other two at the point of the pistol, under heavy machine-gun fire, and started to crawl 
back to Company Headquarters. So intense was the fire that Stouke sought shelter behind a wood- 
en barrack with his two prisoners. Most of his equipment had been shot from him and the man 
helping had become separated from the party. The Germans kept firing at that barrack all day long, 
and it was not until eight o'clock that night that Stouke found a chance to move. Meanwhile the 
Bocbe, under cover of darkness, set fire to the barrack, and one of the prisoners made his escape 
during the excitement. Stouke overpowered the other, who made as though to help his comrade, 
threw him across his shoulders, and began the weary tramp to Headquarters once more. Bullets 
sang all about him. His prisoner was shot in the face. He finally reached the railroad track, and 
stumbled into Headquarters with the wounded Boche. 

Water was often the main need in fighting during those hot August days. "Bring as few men 
as possible, with water," read one hasty message sent back by a detachment of the 308th 
Infantry. 

The raid on Bazoches was supplemented by firing from Stokes mortars, and by a thermit 
attack launched by the 30th Engineers. The mortar filled Bazoches with smoke, screening the 
operations from the enemy, while ninety thermit-projectors threw thermit and burning oil on the 
road north of Bazoches and on Haute Maisons, above the village. The white-hot thermit, as it 
was thrown in all directions from the exploding projectile, made a great pyrotechnic display. 

In the companion action about Fismes, a second lieutenant of the 307th Infantry found him- 
self and his company suddenly subjected to very heavy artillery fire. His four superior officers 
had become casualties and the company was severely depleted. The lieutenant rallied his shattered 
forces and led an attack to cover the flank of his battalion, so that it was able to strengthen and 
consolidate its position. 

Of like nature is the story of Corporal Joseph A. McAllister, who, the night of August 27th , 
led his squad of 307th Infantrymen against an enemy machine-gun nest at Chateau du Diable 
near Fismes. After all his men had been wounded, and he himself was suffering from wounds, he 
withdrew, collected a new squad of men about him, and advanced again on the machine-gun nest. 
He was driven off three times. Finally he and his little squad crawled up on the gun, driving off 
part of the crew and killing the rest. A Distinguished Service Cross fell to the corporal for this 
action. 

LIAISON 

Liaison of every nature was employed at the Vesle, for communication of any kind was subject 
to constant interruption, because of the enemy's excellent observation. The telephone, radio, 
runners, dogs, and pigeons were used as the conditions warranted. 

In the Artillery the runners were mounted, in the Infantry they went afoot. "Poor little 
devils" the British were wont to dub these fellows who wormed and squirmed their way around in 
the trenches, over shell-torn fields and through tangled woods. One runner with the Infantry was 
accustomed to taking a short-cut in going from Begimental to the front line. One day, the little 
runner had occasion to guide a lieutenant through the path. The lieutenant later looked up the 
route on the map and found that his runner had been crossing "No Man's Land" for fully half a 
mile every night! 

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Services Were Held in a Shell-torn Church 

From way back in the rear somewhere, to the very advance lines, telephone communication 
is kept up wherever possible. Telephone men at the front used to pride themselves in saying that 
the lowesl buck private in the trenches could get a direct line straight through I" < I'-neral Pershing 
al ( >. H. 0. Both in Infantry and Artillery, men went out night and day to connect lines that were 
broken by shell-fire. A lineman from the 302d Field -i.'nal Battalion on one occasion found his 
line sagging into the river, with not a bush or twig near to tie it up. The dead body of a German 
was the only object that broke the contour of the land. The lineman tied tin- \\ ire to the German 
to keep it clear of the river! Often telephone men had to feel their way along a line to catch the 
break, and, as the break was always where tin- shells were bursting, it was hazardous work. Heavily 
shelled lines had to be dug under, or laid with armored cable. I >-ntrals were located in all sorts 
of shelter — in desolate buildings, in dugout-, in cellars, caves, and sometimes only in a funk- 
hole. 

\n idea of telephone work at the front can be obtained by following a fevi of the experiences 
of the men in the Field Signal Battalion. Twenty of their men left with the 307th Infantry marched 
on the 24th of August to a little valley east of Chery-Chartreuve. There, in a hole dug in the side 
of a cliff, was established 307th Begimental Headquarter-, known as "College Point." All the 
Headquarters had code name-. 

There was one line here that was especially hard to keep up. The station was in a cave on the 
north slope running parallel with the Vesle river, under observation by Boche balloons. This 
field was shelled so heavily that it was necessary to run six lines from the road on the south side 
of the hill over the crest and down the side of the hill to the cave. During the night, the line could 
be repaired, but it was useless to attempt it by day: for as soon as a lineman made his appearance 
on the side of the hill, he would receive a salute of three-inch shells and one-pounders. If they 
didn*t get him, they'd get the line-. One man was blown off hi- feet but not injured, while digging 
a trench for a line, and almost buried in the trench itself. Another party, and this was only one of 
many sent out. was harassed for several hours by a low-flying plane which machine-gunned it 
from time to time, as a cat plays with mice. 



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Liaison agents had many wild rides along the highways and byways of the sector, and where 
horses or riding mules could be used, these agents were to be seen trotting from position to posi- 
tion all hours of the twenty-four. 

Projector and semaphore, upon which so much time had been spent in training, were found 
more or less impracticable. Much stranger means were used. French message-dogs proved them- 
selves most faithful under fire, and in certain instances were used with marked success. These 
dogs were kept under the special care and tutelage of just two men, who petted, fondled and fed 
them. During an action, one of the dog's protectors was stationed at each end of the run. The 
message was placed in a thimble-like arrangement on the dog's collar, and the animal was started 
off. Through all kinds of fire, and over the most impassable of country, these little animals would 
run, to come in panting and frightened to a place where the other keeper was waiting to receive them. 

Where obstacle prevented the passage of animals and men, and eliminated the laying of tele- 
phone lines, pigeons were sent out from portable cages. A story is told of a carrier pigeon which 
arrived with a vital message, with one leg shot off by hostile machine-gun fire. 

It was Labor Day, September 2d, that a doughboy whispered to his companion : 

" Gee, I wish we could make that Labor Day excursion up the Hudson with the folks this year ! " 
And then, after a moment's mournful deliberation, he added, "But I guess a little raid across the 
Vesle will have to be good enough, Hank." 

Two days later the Boche fled toward the Aisne, and Hank, and the whole Division, took 
"the excursion across the Vesle. " 



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IN BRITTANY 

A village church, — a clump of tires. 

A quaint old square, — the hum of bees. 

A herd of cows, — sun shining hot, — 

A pig or two in the chapel-plot. 

In the morning shade, — a child, playing; 

The church within, — a mother, praying. 

A troop of Yankees passing there: 

The answer to child's and mother's prayer. 






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PHASE V 




From the Vesle to the Aisne 

I HE Division advanced. Almost four weeks on the stationary front along the 
Vesle showed that the Division had only potentially evidenced itself. In- 
dividual deeds of sacrifice, of heroism, of courage, had been plainly mani- 
fested. It remained only to coordinate these qualities in the Division, to 
consolidate the powers of the parts into the spirit of the whole, to fit the cogs 
of the wheels so that all would contribute to the energy of the machine. Major- 
General Robert Alexander took command of the Division at this stage. The 
well-proved units of the Division were, from this time on, moulded by him 
into an uncrushable engine; its armor the unfailing resolve of its enlisted 
personnel; its mechanism the courageous leadership of its officers, and its pilot — the Major-General. 
The advance was the first one in which the Division had participated. It was hard going, 
but it was satisfying work. Every man knew the Boche had been hammered out of the Vesle, 
knew that he was now being rewarded for the weeks of waiting, and rejoiced because he was now- 
tramping over the very ground from which the enemy had spit its iron hail at him a few hours 
before. Every man took unto himself part of the glory, and whispered to himself. "/ have chased 
the Hun out of here. " And so were born the pride and the aggressive spirit of the Division. 

As early as September 2d, American Observation Posts reported fires and explosions in the 
enemy area, and vehicles and troops bound north. The next day, Paars, Perles, Vauxcere and 
Blanzy showed columns of smoke. The Boche was laying waste to all as he slowly retired. The 
Infantry followed him across the Vesle, had a vigorous brush with him on the steep heights above 
Haute-Maisons, where he had left a rear-guard of machine-guns, and lost him on the table-land that 
stretched between the Vesle and the Aisne, so fast did he move. French cavalry dashed ahead as 
far as Vauxcere, where heavy fire prevented their going further. The 77th moved more rapidly 
than the right and left flanks, actually pulling the flanks along with it. Further north, the pres- 
sure of General Mangin's army was urging the German to withdraw his forces from the inevitable 
pocket, which the 77th was fairly turning inside out. Safe across the Aisne, and with out-posts 





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on the narrow strip between the Aisne Canal and the river, the enemy made another stand in front 
of the fortifications running along the famous and many times fought-over Chemin des Dames. 

But it was not without cost that the Boche left the Vesle, for a harassing Artillery fire followed 
him closely. The ground between the Vesle and the Aisne forms a table-land covered with wheat- 
fields, which falls off abruptly toward the Vesle and completely dominates the area containing 
Bazoches and Fismes. It is serrated with ravines running up into it in a general north and south 
direction. Here the Boche was greatly exposed during his withdrawal, although some of his light 
pieces tried for a time to hamper the American advance by shelling the Vesle Bridges from the 
shelter of the ravines. His heavy pieces were already across the Aisne, and were for a few days 
silent, until they had been emplaced, when they sent a hail of heavy shells over the entire plateau. 

North of the Aisne, where he had entrenched himself, he found the excellent shelter of his for- 
mer works, which had been improved for the purpose by his engineers. Here the terrain again forms 
a plateau, which is a network of trenches and strong-points cut into the soft sandstone. The 
Aisne itself, at this point, has a breadth of 150 feet, and a depth of about ten feet, and is bordered 
by flat meadows and fields which are inundated when the river is high. On its south bank, at 
varying distances, runs a lateral canal. Bridges cross the river at Pont Arcy, Bourg-et-Comin and 
at Oeuilly. 

The morning of September 1th, the Division moved toward the Aisne. For the first time, the 
troops saw what the constant fire into Bazoches and Fismes had accomplished. Bazoches was a 
ruin, and Fismes, while intact in some parts, was a mass of tumbled stone in others. The men 
had been instructed to be careful of traps and mines. At Bazoches, part of the old Chateau Tower 
was still standing. Two Frenchmen and an American were climbing through the mess of mortar 
and rock, when a loud explosion occurred, throwing debris high into the air. The Frenchmen 
were killed instantly, but the American escaped injury. Near the scene of the explosion lay some 
minenwerfer shells with the fuses in them, intertwined with a tangle of wires. At Fismes, in a cave, 
an officer found a 105 caliber shell under a table covered with flowers, with a wire running to a sofa. 
Engineers carefully took apart this trap, for the shell had in it a fuse upon which a weight was ready 
to drop. On the road between Blanzy and Fismes, a mine exploded several days after the Infantry 
had passed over it. 

The bridges over the Vesle needed constant repair, as the infantry, the heavy artillery and the 
transport wagons, camions and combat trains rumbled over them. Shells fell closely about the 
bridges, many times exploding in the bed of the Vesle and throwing up huge geysers of water, mud 
and stones. The enemy began a harassing fire upon Bazoches the night of September 1th, which 
continued until the Division left the sector. Fismes was being heavily shelled as the advancing 
columns crowded one another to pass through. At Haute Maisons, an Artillery P. C. and a Dressing 
Station were continually under enfilade artillery lire, owing to an exposed left flank. 

At Fismes, a town of considerable size, and a railroad center, the bridges over the river had 
been destroyed. Artillery was halted until the completion of a new one by the Engineers. While 
waiting in the main street, with the Third Battalion. 306th Field \rtillery, the Division Com- 
mander expressed a wish to the Commander 
for Artillery support for the Infantry, which 
had met with resistance further on. Battel \ 
F was unlimbered, firing 79 rounds in half an 
hour. Shortly after, the enemy shell-fire 
ceased. It is not often that heavy artillery 
turns its cumbrous pieces about on the road, 
to engage in desultory firing. 

Fismes brought back strong reminis- 
cences of shattered Chateau Thierry. In 
peace times, it was a beautiful town. Mag- 
nificent trees had once lined the sides of its 
streets. Of these many were blown to shreds. 
while others lay across the path, cut to make 
an impediment to the American advance. Ruins of Fismes 




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Troops continued to crowd through the town. The 305th Artillery Regiment, and the 154th 
Infantry Brigade established temporary headquarters in the Hotel de Fismes, once the resort of 
tourists, now the mark of shells. German dead lay about the streets as evidence of the fighting 
through the town, when the Boche held one end of it and the Americans the other. 

Division Headquarters found that it must move from the Chateau Bruyere. Yet the further 
forward one went, the greater became the ruin and desolation. There seemed to be no place suit- 
able for the reception of the General Staff officers and the lesser luminaries composing Division 
Headquarters, to say nothing of the typewriter battalion, without which it would have been im- 
possible to win the war. At length a place was selected, perhaps the strangest Post of Command 
which Division Headquarters had yet occupied. 

On the road between Chery-Chartreuve and Saint Thibaut was a place called the Ferme des 
Filles, perhaps because there was once a farm there. The only evidence upon which to base this 
supposition was a shed consisting of a roof supported by four uprights, with no side-walls. From 
the road, alongside which this shed stood, a narrow trail led up the steep side of the hill and ended 
in what will forever be famous in the history of the Division as "The Cave." The front part, 
to which there were several entrances, was almost high enough to stand erect. From this entrance 
chamber, narrow corridors cut from the soft rock led back into the hill, branching and turning in 
such a manner that it is doubtful whether anyone knew how far the cave really extended or how 
large it was. This portion of the cave was lower than the forward part, and those who, for several 
weeks, lived and slept there acquired an attitude almost simian. 

When the installation of Division Headquarters was complete, the cave was a cross between a 
menagerie and a madhouse. It housed within its narrow limits the Staff, the Intelligence Office, 
the Message Center, Field Artillery Brigade Headquarters, a Telephone Central, a Badio Station, 
six or eight telephones, always simultaneously in use; a battalion of typewriters who every evening 
at nine o'clock delivered a barrage which lasted almost till dawn; to say nothing of an uncounted 
host of clerks, orderlies, messengers and liaison officers. If ever one doubted the American Army 
to be democratic, he needed only to have looked into this cave — the Commanding General snatch- 
ing a few hours of sleep on his cot, with an orderly stretched underneath it and a clerk nodding 
over his typewriter only a few inches away. In the rear of the cave was an indistinguishable mass 




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The New Life Proved n Strain 

of staff officers, second lieutenants, buck privates and baggage. If it was necessary to call any- 
body during the course of the night, the orderlies started at (lie front end of the cave and waked 
everybody, all the way hack, until they got to the right man. 

During business hours, which meant c\er\ hour in the twenty-four, the air rang with shrill 
cries of "Qui est a L'appareil?" "Stenographer!" "Message Center!" and '"(Jive me a 21), 000 
Chemin des Dames!" punctuated l>y the sounds of 77's exploding in the woods and valleys below 
and the raucous responses of German prisoners, who were being interrogated. 

The new life proved a strain, and it is no small testimony to the iron nerve and dauntless 
courage of the Division Stall' that after two weeks they emerged from this bedlam, not as gibber- 
ing idiots, hut still able l<> function intelligently and successfully. 

The enemj now became slill more active in the air than he had been, and sent his planes over 
in groups of from four to a dozen. Thirteen of his balloons were counted one day, close together 
on the Division sector, lie had excellent observation over the whole of the Vesle-Aisne plateau, 
hut, from the plateau itself, American observers were enabled to spy far hack into enemy territory. 




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No movement that took place by day in the towns of Bourg-et-Com in. I'onl \,cy, Oeuilly, Beaurieux, 
Pargnan, Moulins, Vendresse et Tryon, and on the roads leading into those places escaped the keen 
eyes of the men in the Observation Posts. It wasonlj beyond the range of the \ r I ill*i > Brigade's 
L55's that the Boche was at all daring. On the Vendresse e1 Tryon Road, men and transports 
moved north continually in broad daylight. \ little further behind the Boche lines, a wagon park 
offered a tempting artillery mark. But the long-range rifles of the Co/ps Artillery had been with- 
drawn for another sector, and the Division's 
Artillerymen could only sit and funic because 
their gun was short and stubby, and would 
shoot but a scant seven miles! \> a rule, not a 
German was to be seen in the rear areas by day . 

By September 5th, tin- I )i\ ision's line ex- 
tended through the Boisdela Vicomte, Bois 
des Genettes, Pierre la Roche, La Butte de 
Bourmont, Revillon, and around the village 
of ( rlennes, the latter being on the fronl of t he 
Division on the right flank, which had qoI 
closed up. The enemy was then entrenched 
strongly between the canal and the NJsne and 
in the old I'reneh works behind La Petite 
\lontagne, about one kilometer south of the 
canal and two kilometers south of the river. 
A sniper gun is thought to have fired from 
behind the mountain, close to the Division 
front, but the fact was never established. 
The mountain was subjected to intermit 
tenl barrages by friendly artillery. In sev- 
eral places, furtherwest, the infantry patrols 
crossed the Aisne. 

To simplify operations, the Division 
front was divided into the right and left sub- 
sectors. The 153d Brigade covered the left, the 154th the right. By September 10th, the line of 
the right sub-sector was advanced to a (joint 100 yards wesl of Revillon and to St. Pierre Ferme 
and the left sub-sector had reached the Usne. The village of Glennes, where the Germans had 
strongly established themselves, now stood in the way of a flanking movement against the formid- 
able La Petite Montague, and it was planned to take the village, ^s this was not a 77th Division 
objective, the Division offered to "go halves" with the division on its right. The division on 
the light did not think it could -.pare the men. so the 77th decided to bear the burden alone. 

The men, though exuberant, wen- b\ this time fatigued by the rapidity of the advance, al- 
though hot meals had been brought up throughout. The fighting elements musl have ho1 meals 
to woik efficiently, ( reneral Alexander had insisted, and, as a result, ration parties could be seen, day 
and night, making their way through the old French trench 3ystem which lay north of Vauxcere, 
and extended north toward the Visne. Through the heaviesl of shell-fire, these carrying parties 
forwarded hoi food as though there were important messages in the pots instead of merely "chow.' 

While in a cave at La Petitie Logette, where the Germans had placed a leaking gas-shell, 
General Evan M. Johnson was gassed and evacuated to the rear. In thisemergeni ■ Major-General 
Alexander sent for General Whittenmeyer, commanding the 153d Brigade. Late thai night, through 
the driving rain, and a piercing wind that swept across the plateau, ' reneral \\ hittenmeyer rode from 
his Post of Command at Vauxcere to The Cave. He appeared before the Major-General with the 
raindrops dripping from his silver-grey hair, saluted, and waited in silence for his senior to speak. 

Major-General Alexander explained that the 154th Brigade had temporarily losl it- commander; 

"I want these troops organized and ready to attack in the morning," the Division Commander 
concluded. 

General Whittenmeyer, tall and broad-shouldered, heedless of the water that ran in little rivu- 




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lets from his cap to his slicker and down his boots to the ground, saluted again, saying with a voice 
that had in it the air of finality : 

"Very well, Sir." 

Those three words were the General's signature. The next morning, the Brigadier phoned 
that he was ready to attack, as ordered. 

The 77th Division was to take part in this operation covering the left flank of the 62d French 
Division on its right, by advancing its lines from the heights of Merval to La Carriere, which was 
the western exit of Glennes. The Artillery was to fire on Revillon, La Petite Montagne, Haut de 
Cuchery and Maizy. One battalion of the 154th Brigade was to be used in attacking; its left to be 
covered by a detachment which was to take La Carriere. Machine guns were to fire on Revillon 
from the slopes north of Merval, Serval and Barbonval. 

On the 13th of September, with all these preparations made, came the order for a relief. The 
Italians were coming in to take over the sector. General Garibaldi, a grandson of the Italian 
Liberator, was in command of the relieving division, every member of which wore a red silk hand- 
kerchief in the upper right-hand pocket of his uniform, the gift of an American woman. The 
Division was well on its way out of the sector on the night of September 13th, a Friday, with the 
Boche firing farewell salutes over the whole plateau. The relief was a welcome one for the Divi- 
sion, after over a month of continuous fighting. The 77th had entered the sector a recruit Division. 
It left it a veteran one, prepared for any task that was to fall to its lot. 



THE SPIRIT OF THE ARGONNE 

In the mists of the early morning, in the shadows at close of day, 
I seemed to see a phantom form, I seemed to hear it say, 
"I am the Spirit of Righteousness, through me are battles won. 
So I take this name which shall bring ye fame, 
Spirit of the Argonne! 

"Gird up your loins, my followers — look to your weapons well; 
Over the top and do not stop ; drive at those beasts of Hell ! 
Faint not, and fear not failure; press bravely, firmly on 
Till your task is done and you've crushed the Hun, 
Spirit of the Argonne!" 

On, though machine guns sputtered; on through shrapnel and shell, 
On through the red murk of battle, on through the gates of Hell! 
Beating back all resistance, smashing the brutal Hun; 
'Twas the Spirit's breath in defiance to death — the 
Spirit of the Argonne ! 

And each of them gave the best in him, and some gave a precious life. 
To a noble and holy cause, for the end of a sinful strife ; 
Think not 'twill be forgotten, the work by these heroes done, 
Inspired by Right and conceived in the might — of the 
Spirit of the Argonne ! 

Twas the spirit of personal sacrifice, the gift of brave men's all; 
That liberty should not perish, that righteousness should not fall; 
And our country (( lod bless her!) is better for the deeds her sons have done. 
May this spirit march on through the ages to come — the 



Spirit of the Argonne ! 



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THE SPIRIT OF THE ARGONNE 



PHASE VI 

The Capture of the Argonne 



THE UNDERTAKING 

NE name above all others has the 77th Division won from the map of France 
and written into American history — The Argonne. 

If ever the patriotism of our country should wane and the national pulse 
beat slow, let a veteran of the Argonne arise and tell the story of courage, sell- 
sacrifice and endurance that carried the Liberty Division through this wilder- 
ness of France — to Victory. Hearts will beat quicker at the telling, eyes will 
glisten, pride in America and her sons will be stimulated anew — for, in the 
annals of the nation, the "Spirit of the Argonne" must be placed alongside 
the "Spirit of "76." 

Black, gloomy, forbidding, the Argonne Forest, the largest expanse of woodland from the 
Mediterranean to the Rhine, stretches a distance of thirty-nine kilometers from Passevant and 
Beaulieu in the south, with the big town of St. Menehold in its southern confines, to Grand-Pre 
and the valley of the River Aire on the north. On the eastern edge of the forest are Yarennes. 
Montblainville, Cornay and St. Juvin. < ra its western boundary are the towns of Binarville, Lan- 
con and Grand Ham. 





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The First Alliance in Which the Division Participated, September, 1918 

For four years, since the beginning of the Great War, it had been a region of dark mystery, 
under the dominion of the Germans who had early overrun it and adapted its natural features into 
a vast, impregnable fortress. It was known to be an area of densely wooded hills and ravines, of 
swamps, brooks and marshland, with tangled underbrush, trailing vines and briars everywhere. 

The few roads that afford an approach to it were commanded for miles by the heights that rise 
above the deep abris of the forest, and in all the far-flung battle line of the western front there 
seemed no place in German hands more inaccessible to attack than the Argonne. 

The portion held by the enemy included all but the open woods in the south, and ran from a line 
slightly above La Harazee, Le Four de Paris and La Pte Court Choisse to the northern border on 
the Aire, covering an area twenty-two kilometers long and from seven to nine kilometers wide. Their 
long proprietorship had given the enemy perfect knowledge of this wide terrain. A glance behind 
the curtain of trees would have shown their artillery in position to sweep all avenues of approach 
to every ravine and summit. It w : ould have revealed their machine guns placed not only so as to 
command all roads, paths and trails traversing the forest, but also to furnish a series of interlocking 
bands of fire between the trees and along systems of wire that they had constructed, calculated to 
make a hostile advance humanly impossible. It would have disclosed look-out stations built in 
scores of favorable tree-tops, and other high lookout towers constructed to direct the fire of artillery 
and machine-guns, and, threading in and out, an intricate and complete railway line supplemented 
by a telephone system, furnishing perfect means of supply and communication between all the 
units in this intensively defended sector. No wonder the enemy, who knew all this, laughed at 
the idea of the Argonne being captured by direct attack. It was the one sector of the Hindenburg 
line they were sure of. Small wonder too, that the French, who guessed it, shook their heads and 
said "Ce n'est pas possible." 

But the capture of the Argonne Forest was imperative. It was the hinge of the great swinging 
movement that was to drive the ( iermans across the Meuse. It was the key that must be turned 
to open the way to Grand-Pre, Sedan and the great German communication centres along the 
Sedan-Mezzieres railway. The French said "It can't be done." The American said "It can be 
done." The 77th Division said "We'll do it." And they did. 

Officially, the battle of decision in the great European war is known as the Argonne-Meuse 
operation. Popularly it is known as the Battle of the Argonne. To the 77th Division was assigned 
the task of direct attack through the forest. After the first day, this Division operated alone within 
the confines of this forest, and fought its way through its entire length. When the Division emerged, 



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eighteen days later, it completed its record by crossing the Aire and capturing St. Juvin and Grand - 
Pre, two positions controlling the northern limits of the Argonne and that sector of the Aire valley. 

THE PREPARATION 

For several days and nights before September 26th, there was considerable commotion on the 
roads and trails about La Harazee and La Chalade and through the Rois des Hautes Ratis. It 
was the stir of preparation. It was the giant striding and heaving and side-stepping of the guns 
getting into position. Rig guns, little guns, guns of all shapes and all sizes — each taking its place 
for the terrific overture to commence the opera America was about to stage in the Forest of Argonne. 

All the divisional artillery from the 152d Artillery Rrigade was there — the 304th and 305th 
Field Artillery with their 75's, the 306th with their 155's and the 302d Trench Mortar Rattery, 
later armed with their captured German 105 howitzers, and behind them for distant work, were 
8-inch howitzers from Corps and 6-inch rifles from the French Army. Nearly two hundred guns 
were gathered together into this mighty orchestra, merely to cover the relatively narrow front as- 
signed the 77th Division. 

The utmost care was taken to insure concealment of movement from the enemy. As much of 
the work as possible was done by night, and by day, camouflage and the screen afforded by the trees 
were utilized to the fullest extent. In the skies, our aeroplanes easily had the supremacy, and their 
patrolling was so constant and so vigilant that the Roche scouts never dared venture beyond their 
own lines. 

Every precaution was taken by the artillery commanders to preserve the element of secrecy. 
No registration was permitted. No observation posts were occupied except by observers in the 
uniform of the French, who had been quietly holding the sector for the past four years. A complete 
artillery telephone system was installed, but no English was spoken over the telephone. The guns 
were laid by astronomical observation. 

The enemy knew that there was something impending. During the week previous to the 
attack, he exhibited a pronounced nervousness. Three nights successively, his patrols attacked 
the advanced outposts of the French, but were driven off. Harassing fire was delivered on cross- 
roads Croix Gentin, and on the 25th of September, a heavy harassing fire with gas shells was placed 
on the western part of Rois des Hautes Ratis. 




P. C. Pau, Forest d' Argonne — Door in Foreground Shows Entrance to Quarters of General Alexander at 
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He had a premonition. It may have been gained from irrepressible noises at night heard by 
some of his more daring scouts, it may have been telepathic. But he never dreamed of the extent 
of the attack that was to be made upon him, as later information proved. 

The initial positions taken by the Artillery were governed to a great extent by the nature of 
the terrain and the plan of advance, which contemplated close cooperation between the Artillery 
and the advancing Infantry. It was impossible to move the guns through the trees covering the 
entire territory from which the attack was to be delivered. Rapid mobility could be insured only 
by their keeping in close proximity to the few good roads traversing the forest. Accordingly, the 
guns were placed for the opening barrage along the highways themselves— the 75's of the 304th 
Regiment on the road running east from La Chalade across the ridge, where they were joined by a 
number of the French 6-inch rifles, the 305th Regiment 75's on the north and south road in the north- 
east sector of Bois des Hautes Batis, and the heavy 155's of the 306th on the roads in the vicinity of 
Le Bond Champ and Croix Gentin. Each battery had to fell between 40 and 50 trees to obtain 
the necessary field of fire. This was done by sawing and wedging the trees, but they were not 
thrown over until shortly before the hour set for the opening of the Artillery preparation. The 
Headquarters of the 152d Artillery Brigade were established on the night of September 25th, 
at 1>. C. Pau. 

Sixteen avenues in the enemy wire were assigned to the Artillery to be cut for the passage of the 
assaulting troops. Four of these were at La Fille Morte and four at Taille Bongard on the front 
of the 153d Brigade. Of the other eight, three were lined out to the east of the Four de Paris across 
Bavin Intermediare to Bau des Meurissons and one to the north of Bau des Meurissons. For the 
troops facing La Harazee, two lanes were arranged for to the east of La Harazee and two to the south 
of Bau de la Fontaine aux Charmes. By these means it was designed to provide an open way for 
our men to the heights commanding the large ravines in the enemy's territory and to permit the 
153d Brigade to sweep around to the left and take the high ground between Abri_St. Louis and 
Abri du Crochet. 

At H. hour, after the lanes had been cut, the plan of attack called for a rolling barrage of 75's 




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The Price of Victory — North of La Four de Paris, Argonne Forest, October, MIX 

placed 500 meters in front of the Infantry going over the top, with the 155's firing a standing pro- 
tective barrage, 500 meters in front of the 75's m. m. barrage, advancing at the end of 25 minutes 
at the rate of 100 meters in 5 minutes, by 100 meters bounds. 

On the night of September 25th, the Infantry of the 77th Division quietly moved into the 
front line. About midnight, the French out-posts were relieved, and the Division was ready 
for the attack. 

The assault, as directed by Field Order No. 43, was to be delivered on a seven and a half 
kilometer front extending across the enemy's position from a point west of La Harazee on the 
left, to Courte Chausse and Taille de Ramee on the right. The Division was disposed in line, 
all four infantry regiments being in the front line, with the 305th on the extreme right, the 306th 
on its left, the 307th next and the 308th on the left of the line. This disposition was not the most 
desirable, but the frontage to be covered was so extensive no other disposition appeared possible 

Undoubtedly, at this time and at all future times in the operation, because of the extent of front, 
too great a proportion of the Division was employed simultaneously and a disposition in depth, 
which is desirable from every point of view, could not be made at the time of attack. The 28th 
American Division was on the 77th's right and the 1st French Division on its left. A Franco- 
American force intended to act as a combat liaison group on the Division's left Hank was also or- 
ganized, for the purpose of maintaining contact with the French on the left. This combat liaison 
group, consisting of a regiment from the 92d American Division (the 368th). was to have advanced 
in conjunction with the left of the 77th Division. It did not so advance, as subsequent events 
proved, and, as a consequence, the left flank of the Division was exposed during the whole period 
ill operations of the three weeks in the Argonne. 

Before the battle opened, the 153d Brigade, in readiness on the right, was facing the heights of 
Le Fille Morte and Taille Rong, with the two ravines. Fond des Meurissons and Ravine des Meuris- 
sons beyond the heights, and on the left, the expectant forces of the I5lth Brigade had before 
them the ravines de La Fine au Mortier and de La Fontaine aux Charmes. with high ground running 
to the northeast. As to what lay beyond the enemy wire, they had no information, other than the 



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words of the Commanding General addressed to his Infantry officers on the day before the attack, 
when he said: — 

"I don't believe we will find very much opposition in the first or even second line. Such op- 
position as we find will be confined to machine-gun nests. We have all had opportunity to see the 
aeri >plane photographs of the ground we are going over. It is very densely wooded and it is probable 
that it is very difficult to get through and that along paths you will find such machine-guns as are 
warranted there. You will find machine-gun nests on the paths and drains. We shall have to work 
around them and cut around them through the bush. 

"I cannot go into detail on the work of the artillery and you don't care about that. I will tell 
you where it is going to be. It is hard to draw up a definite plan on account of the terrain and the 
difficulty of registering fire. You all realize that the closer up you get to that barrage, which is to 
precede you by 500 meters, the more protection it is for you. If you lag behind and it passes on, 
before you get there, the enemy is up and using his weapons. Keep as close to it as you can. The 
limit of 500 meters was put on it for reasons that I have carefully considered. It is not necessary 
for you to stay back there." 

THE ATTACK 

The mysterious H hour had been set. At 5:30 on the morning of September 26th, it was 
"Over the top" for the Infantry. At H 3 or 2:30 A. M., the music started. Hell broke loose in 
scores of thundering voices. Suddenly the air was split with deafening explosions and the clamor and 
shriek of bursting shells, and soon way back in Florent and le Claon, the houses were rocking with 
the concussion. On left and right, the Artillery of the attacking French and the other Divisions 
of the 1st American Army joined in the chorus. Mount Yesuvius. the San Francisco earthquake 
and Niagara Falls, rolled into one and multiplied by ten, blazed, crashed and roared through the 
Argonne that night. Never had ancient quiet been shattered by a din so terrific. It was America's 
banner barrage of the whole war. 

For three hours the bombardment of the enemy wire continued with amazing accuracy and 
completeness, literally blasting the Germans from their concrete trenches and levelling lanes in the 
wire which for four years had guarded this front. 

\t 5:30 A. M. behind the rolling artillery barrage, the 77th Division went over the top and 
hurled itself upon the remnants of the 2nd Landwehr Division of the 
German Army, the enemy Division that had been guarding the Hinden- 
burg Line where it crossed the Forest of Argonne. 

Thus began a campaign unique in the history of the whole European 

haracter of the battle ground fought over and of 

"The Wilderness Campaign" of the 




Corps and Army Artillery Swelled the Chorus 
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Wdiling for the Jump-Off 

Great War. Through a tangled jungle of trees, clinging vines and thickly brailed brush, through 
swamps and muddy morasses Hooded by the constant rains that were falling, over steeps and across 
wild valleys, through the mud and the wet and the cold, the unfaltering soldiers of the 77th Division 
were obliged to push on day after flay, against invisible machine-guns, against trenches concealed by 
foliage and underbrush, against positions whose forward areas were perfectly protected by numerous 
lines of barbed wire and chicken wire interlaced among the trees, against an enemy who could not be 
seen to be fired at and who could only be nosed out and routed by attacking parties that crawled 
along the ground and scouted from tree to tree until they could engage him in hand-to-hand combat. 

At the hour of attack, side by side, all four regiments of the Division took the jump-off with 
elements similarly disposed, one battalion in the front line, one in support and one in either divisional 
or brigade reserve. Practically no opposition was encountered in going through the enemy front-line 
trenches. The big guns had done well. Little remained of the outer defences of this particular 
section of the Hindenburg Line, but a mighty jumble of shattered timber, smashed concrete and 
twisted wire. The torn-up condition of the ground, however, covered with a confused tangle of wire 
and debris, and the deep ravines that were encountered at the outset, made progress difficult. To 
add to the difficulty, way had to be made through a dense fog which did not lift during the morning. 
On our right, the 154th Brigade soon ran into thickly forested terrain, without roads, paths or 
trails. 

In spite of these drawbacks, the lanes cut in the enemy wire, according to plan by the artillery, 
were found and steady progress made by the infantry following behind the rolling artillery barrage, 
so that an advance of over two kilometers was made on the first day. A few shells fell on our advanc- 
ing lines and there was some sniping, and, late in the afternoon, a brisk machine-gun fire on the 
307th's right, all of which resulted in a number of casualties. But nothing was met indicating a 
strongly organized resistance. Our line that night was established on the ridge just north of the 
Four de Paris-Barricade Pavillion Carr des Meurissons Boad, running thence, from a point slightly 
south of St. Hubert's Pavillion, in a westerly direction and parallel with the Biesme Biver. 

The events of the next day were very different. The Division resumed the attack at 5:30 in 



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La Besogne, Forest d'Argonne— Headquarters 153d Infantry Brigade, October, 1918, Looking North 

the morning, preceded by a half-hour's artillery preparation. It was not long before the Hun 
began to snarl and show his teeth. 

The 307th Infantry struck the first resistance, from the heights on its right front above Rau 
de La Fme aux Charmes, whence some hostile machine-gun fire had been directed the previous 
afternoon. It soon became apparent that the enemy was going to defend these heights as his main 
line of resistance and thai he held strongly entrenched positions along their crest and on the high 
ground of St. Hubert's Pavillion, Four de Zube and Abri de St. Louis on the front of the 153d Brigade. 
The 308th, on our extreme left, pushed ahead. But the 307th was strongly opposed by artillery fire 
accompanied by a heavy enfilading barrage from machine-gun nests, that the Boche appeared to 
have constructed along the whole plateau south of Bagatelle. Similar strong points confronted 
the 306th and 305th. 

The German plan of defense was unfolding. It was to be machine-guns to stop our advance, 
echeloned in depth and supporting one another with cross fire, operating from perfect concealment 
and from every angle on our front and Hanks, and then artillery and trench mortar shells to shatter 
our halted forces. This meant hand to hand fighting for our men. Into it they plunged all along 
the line through the tangled underbrush and wire, against an enemy they could not see, but who was 
reaching them through the mechanical process of shooting along lines of fire carefully laid out before 
hand. 

Two companies of the 306th Infantry, K and B, were the first to stir up the Huns on the right 
sector of our line. Starting their advance with the rest of the Regiment at 5 :30 in the morning 
of the 27th, these two companies soon found themselves scrambling down in single file into a deep 
ravine containing nearly a hundred dugouts. Signs of recent enemy occupation and hasty flight 
were visible, but everything was quiet and our doughboys pushed ahead, cheering themselves with 
the belief that the Boche had pulled out for at least two or three kilos to the north. Everything 
was going smoothly. High spirits prevailed, for one and all had absorbed a full meal and enjoyed a 
good sleep, the night before. Through the village of dugouts and up the opposite slope went the 
confident lines of Infantry. The first platoon to reach the top had three scouts forward who sent 
hack word that there was plenty of barbed wire ahead and no openings. The rest of the companies 
were halted and an inspection of the wire started. 

Suddenly a red rocket shot up in front and a bugle call rang out. It was the signal of the 



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waiting Boche. The next moment everything happened at once. Our entire force suddenly found 
itself under intense machine-gun lire, concentrated on its front and right flank. Trench mortar 
shells and grenades whizzed in from all directions. Every man found it absolutely necessary to 
hug the ground for fifteen minutes. Then the machine-gun fire from the front ceased abruptly. 
The flanking fire continuing, our men decided to rush forward. A few minutes later the reason for 
the sudden cessation of firing from the front was discovered. A sergeant and six men from Co. 
B had found a gap in the wire, crawled through and captured two enemy machine-guns and 
two prisoners. These men yelled back to the main body to cut the wire with all speed and 
come through, because the prisoners had reported a large force of Boche infantry holding that 
position. 

Wire clippers immediately got into action and inside of three minutes, a wide path was cut 
through the wire, enabling the entire two companies to file through and occupy the trenches which the 
Boche had vacated only a few minutes before. This advance and occupation was made under con- 
stant flanking fire from machine guns and casualties were suffered, but they were surprisingly- 
few in view of the furious enemy fusilade. 

I pirn reaching the trench system, both companies jumped in and lined the parapet in expec- 
tation of an attack. They did not have long to wait. Suddenly a volley of potato mashers (hand- 
grenades) landed around them, apparently coming from nowhere, for not a Boche could be seen 
on account of the thick brush in front. The order was given to pour a grazing fire through the brush 
in an attempt to inflict casualties by chance shots. After a few minutes of rapid fire in which the 
Chauchats joined, everything became silent. Our men loaded up, in preparation for a possible 
second attack, and waited. 

The second attack was preceded by a smoke screen which gradually enveloped the entire 
country to our front in a thick blue haze. Then over came the Huns, and for the first time it was 
possible for our men to see them and take aim before firing. The Boche almost immediately fell 
back from the front, but an alarming cry went up from our left that they were coming in directly 
from our left flank. This rush took Co. K by surprise, and the enemy succeeded in capturing for 






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Artillery in Position Near Abri du Crochet, Argonne Forest— Twelve 75's Partially Concealed by Brash 

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a few seconds, the extreme left portion of our trench. From this point of vantage, he rained grenades 
with uncomfortable accuracy into our ranks. 

At this stage of the proceeding, the quick wits and aggressiveness of the Americans came into 
play. " Up and at them" was the cry. One German officer was bayonetted in the act of throwing 
a grenade. Three Boche who tried to carry off one of our men by the collar were shot down in quick 
succession by a runner who was using a Chauchat for the first time in his life. One Boche rifleman 
had his rifle within three feet of Co. K commander's chest. The Boche was shot down before he 
had a chance to pull the trigger. 

The Germans were beaten back into the cover of the bushes, but they had succeeded in 
severely damaging the left flank and destroying the machine guns posted there for flank protection. 
Ten minutes quiet ensued. Then the enemy adopted new tactics. About thirty or forty of them 
came toward our line yelling '■Kamerad'* with their hands in the air and, to use the expression of 
one of the doughboys, "We fell for it," and ceased firing, in the belief that a large number of pris- 
oners woidd be taken. The unexpected happened. When the enemy arrived within a few yards 
of our trench, they attacked with a shower of potato mashers, which, catching our men unawares, 
inflicted a number of casualties. But the Huns had to pay for it. As they turned to run back, 
every rifle in American hands, opened on them. As one of the veterans of the fight said, "We 
simply let them have all we had." 

From that time on, the entire advantage remained with our men. Whenever the Boche 
consolidated for a fresh counter-attack, they were greeted by phosphorous grenades thrown from 
our lines. This treatment evidently destroyed their nerve. For, although they made several 
more attacks, it was quite easy to drive them back. 

During this operation, a great deal had been learned by our men of Hun duplicity, and the 
kind of fighting that would be necessary to drive the enemy from the Argonne. The Boche, too, 
had learned a lesson. He knew now the kind of fighting timber these Americans were built of, 
and that the closer you got to them the more dangerous they were. 

While these two companies of the 306th were fighting off counter-attacks at St. Hubert's 
Pavillion, the other units of our forces were going through similar experiences at right and left of 
them. At many points, the Boche were forced to give way. Assaulted four times by the 305th 
Abri St. Louis finally remained in our hands. Against sweeping machine-gun fire, the 306th made 
three attacks on Four de Zube and wrested it from the enemy. The night of the 27th saw our 
lines advanced, except in the center, an average of a kilo and a half over the day before and the huge 
engineer and railroad dump at Barricade Pavillion in our possession. 

When the attack was renewed on the morning of the 28th, the effect on the Boche of the pre- 
vious day's hard fighting became evident. The strength of his positions along the ridges to our 
front had been shaken. For several hours our advance met little opposition. St. Hubert's Pa- 
villion and Abri St. Louis were crossed and mopped up, yielding eleven prisoners. The 307th 
passed the Bagatelle Pavillion. Abri du Crochet was captured by the 305th on our right. 

It was apparent that the enemy had abandoned his first line of resistance. About 2 o'clock in 
the afternoon, it fell to the lot of the 307th to gain first contact with his second line. On the for- 
ward slope of the draw, north of Bagatelle, the rattle of machine guns greeted the 307th's advancing 
lines. Then down came the artillery. It was impossible to locate the hostile machine-gun nests, 
so carefully were they concealed in the wild growth on the opposite crest, and anything like an 
attack on them in force, was rendered impossible by the terrific shell fire tearing through the ravine 
and forward slopes. It became necessary to dig in and establish temporarily the front on a general 
line, 300 meters south of Depot de Machines. 

On the right, the 153d Brigade was having easy sailing. "Easy sailing" in the Argonne, 
however, had a meaning different from any the expression ever bore before. It indicated progress, 
steady and sure, but only gained by crashing through bushes, tearing through barbed wire entangle- 
ments and smashing down lines of chicken wire It meant a progress constantly harassed by Boche 
snipers with light automatics, some of them firing from tree-tops, who had to be crept upon and 
shot, bayoneted, or disposed of in some way. It signified an advance tortuous, stifling, struggling, 
whose single joy consisted in encountering no organized system of machine-gun positions of the kind 
the Boche had constructed on the crests of the Abris. Such was "easy sailing" in the Argonne. 

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At intervals, the "wind" would die out entirely. The line would come to a halt to get its bear- 
ings, re-establish liaison and scout ahead. Sometimes there was a lull as the men lay on the ground, 
and absolute quiet reigned. A snapping of twigs in the bushes, the noise of a stealthy approach 
brushing aside the branches would fall on the ear. Not a sound from our line. 
Suddenly the air would be torn to shreds by the racket of a hundred rifles and 
Chauchats going off at once. A dozen men would shout " 1 got him" and someone 
would run out and drag in a limp form of a Boche machine gunner, caught in the 
attempt to steal forward under cover and get our men by surprise. Often there 
were at least fifty bullet holes in the body. Everybody's eye had been on him. 
The East-siders and West-siders of New York, the soldiers from Third Avenue, 
and from Central Park West, were becoming adept woodsmen and learning the 
craft of the forest hunter. 

Under these conditions, the 154th Brigade on the 29th of September, "sailed" 
3 kilos ahead as far as the heights bordering the Abri du Crochet, its line running 
thence west about a half-kilo along the east and west trail leading to Bagatelle 
Pavillion. 

Along the slopes and heights of Abri du Crochet, and Champ Mahaut to the 
southeast, our advancing troops uncovered a German paradise. Here was located 
one of the famous rest areas of the German armies, where battle-worn and weary 
Bodies were taken to fatten up and recover morale amidst amazing comforts 
and luxuries. 

On the reverse slopes of these hills, huge deep dugouts had been constructed, 
each capable of housing fifty men or more in perfect safety from hostile shelling. 
On the heights above these dugouts, more pretentious abodes had been constructed 
for officers and non-commissioned officers. These were built of concrete, with 
logs and concrete roofing, twenty feet in depth, and were ornamented to resemble 
Swiss chalets and Black Forest hunting lodges with peaked roofs and exterior 
fresco work of burnt oak. Within were oak wainscoted chambers, fitted with 
electric lights and running water, supplied from the power house in the valley 
below. Benches and tables, in rustic solid oak, were supplemented by plush arm 
chairs and hair mattresses to cater to the comforts of weary warriors and, outside 
the doors, rose-gardens and favorite flowers from the Fatherland were cheerfully 
blooming. "Waldhaus Martha," "Waldhaus Albertin" and "Unter den 
Linden," as they were variously named, vied with each other in coziness. 

Adjoining "Waldhaus Martha," was the bowling alley, with the 
open-air restaurant and beer garden built above it, where sat the onlookers 
on a sunny afternoon, quaffing their beer and cheering on the bowlers. 
Down in the ravine below, where the brook ran, was the great concrete 
swimming pool, a close rival to the one in the Columbia 
College gymnasium, and here also were found spacious 
shower baths supplied with hot water by modern boilers 
and concrete furnaces. 

The Chapel, the Library teeming with the best 
works of German science and literature and including, 















New Yorkers Were Learning Ihe Craft of the Forest Hunter 
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Abandoned Boche Barracks 

even from hated England, the tales of Rider Haggard and Conan Doyle, the officers' club 
with its attractive bar, the big theater, fitted for moving-picture exhibitions — none of these 
was wanting to make the place an ideal spot for quiet life and recreation. In the photographer's 
shop our men found hundreds of plates showing Germans, short and tall, fat and thin, single and in 
hilarious groups, having all kinds of good times with hunting parties, beer parties, singing parties, 
Christmas parties, high festivities generally in their valley paradise, where they had rested so se 
curely for over four years. 

It seemed a pity to put the rude hands of war upon such a place as this. But it had to be done, 
and the slap was administered so suddenly that the recreational sojourners had hardly time to 
skedaddle before our infantry was upon them. Our men found every instance of hasty flight. 
Uniforms were still hanging in the closets, cigars, wines and other food luxuries were undisturbed 
in the storerooms, and meals were laid on the tables, ready to be eaten. 

Needless to say, Abii du Crochet and Champ Mahaut were soon adapted to our own uses. 
Division Headquarters, established at P. C. Pau on September 25th, was moved up to Champ 
Mahaut on the 2d of October, and the fighting battalions in their few short reliefs from the firing 
line, when they acted as Divisional Reserve, were brought to these comfortable huts for brief breath- 
ing spells. 

Our center was heavily opposed during the entire day of the 29th and little progress was made 
on the left. Hut the right gained a good kilometer and a half through the thick woods, destroying 
many machine guns on the way. It reached the cross-roads on the trail leading southwest to Depot 
des Machines by 11 :30 in the morning. 

The balance of that day and all of the next was spent by the 305th and 306th in consolidating 
their positions. Battalions were distributed in depth, liaison was perfected on the right and left, 
and vigorous patrols were sent ahead to feel out the enemy resistance. Dumps were moved for- 
ward, supplies replenished and lines of communication improved. 

The 30th was anything but a day of rest for the 154th Brigade. The morning's attack of the 
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engineered^ our artillery. The co-ordinates were sent back, the signal was given and a thirty 
minutes barrage from our 75's and heavies crashed down on the opposing ridge. The regimental 
3 -inch Stokes mortars were brought up and they added a powerful dose of thermite to the party 
the Huns were enjoying. The preparation was efficient. The infantry attacked in the afternoon 
and the enemy was driven from the hills north of Depot des Machines. 

But the Boche did not retreat far. He retired only a kilometer to the ridge south of the 
Binarville-La Viergette Boad and occupied apparently prepared positions extending across this ridge 
and through the Bois de la Naza on the front of the 153d Brigade. Outposts of machine guns and 
snipers guarded this line. The 153d Brigade swinging to the left fought their way step by step 
against the most persistent kind of resistance from an invisible and almost inaccessible enemy. 
Machine guns were posted to enfilade every path and to sweep every clearing in the forest. One by 
one they had to be rooted out. Ladders were constructed for climbing over long stretches of chicken 
wire, while the bullets were singing along them, close to the ground where, according to the Boche 
plan, our men should have been. 

Our artillery could render little aid. The hills and deep ravines covering the entire terrain 
complicated the calculation of all data. Observation and checking were impossible. Furthermore, 
our lines were often so close to the Boche it would have been impossible to reach the latter without 
shooting into our own men. Narrow woods trails, deep in mud, militated against the mobility 
of the guns. It was always a desperate struggle of men and horses to get them 
into position. 

One week had passed since the Division had gone over the top and penetrated the Argonne. 
Overcoats and blankets had been discarded at the beginning of the attack, so that progress should 
not be impeded by heavy equipment. A very limited amount of food was carried by each man 
at the outset. As the infantry plunged farther into the forest, it was only with the utmost diffi- 
culty that food and ammunition could be supplied to them. A great part of these supplies had to 
be carried in on the backs of men. At all times, rations were short and hunger was an ever-present 
companion. On the night of the 27th it began to rain. The downpour continued practically 




One Week Had Passed Since the Division Went Over the Top — Dressing Station in Church at La Chalade, October, 1918 

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throughout the entire time that our troops were in the forest. Nights grew cold. The woods 
were damp and dripping. At the end of each day's march the men had to dig in and shiver during 
the night in funk-holes half full of water, bereft of the protection of overcoats and blankets. Even 
this rest, such as it was, was seldom undisturbed. Searching batteries of Boche artillery were 
constantly seeking to locate them throughout the night with high explosives and trench mortar 
shells. The machine gunners from the regimental companies and brigade battalions attached 
to the infantry were obliged to carry their heavy guns, tripods, ammunition boxes and equipment 
by hand as they struggled bravely through dripping bushes in the wake of the infantry line. At 
night, these heroes of the Hotchkiss, exhausted as they were, posted their guns on the flanks of 
the bivouacked infantry and guarded the lines against counter-attack. Their vigilance accounted 
for many a Boche sniper, sneaking up along secret lanes in the forest, who tried to use his automatic 
maxim on our positions in the dark. (From prisoners captured it was learned that a fresh division, 
the 76th Reserve Division, had been thrown by the Boche to support the 2d Landwehr Division 
holding the forest when the attack began.) These were the heart-breaking conditions our men were 
facing day after day, and night after night. 

Amid these conditions was born "The Spirit of the Argonne" — the spirit of indomitable deter- 
mination to win against all odds. When men are called upon to endure to the utmost cold, wet, 
hunger and the hardships of trackless passageway, when they are called upon to defeat in un- 
familiar territory an unseen enemy armed with the deadliest weapons of modern warfare, fighting 
from concealed positions skilfully prepared in the light of perfect knowledge of terrain, if they have 
in their soul "The Spirit of the Argonne," they win! 

By noon of the 2d of October, the 153d Brigade had fought its way to the enemy entrenched and 
wired position on the heights of the Bois de la Naza. Here they were stopped, as the 307th had 
been stopped to the left the day before. All efforts to break through this line at any point along 
the Divisional front were checked by the murderous automatic fire of the Boche. Bands of cross- 
fire were so interwoven that not a yard of ground was left unprotected. Halted in front of this 
wire, our troops were placed just where the enemy wanted them for his artillery. Down it came upon 




Tlie Heart of Die Argonne Near Abri du Crochet, October, 1918 

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them in a furious barrage from the 77's and trench mortars, reinforced by showers of hand grenades 
and rifle grenades from the enemy's trenches. 

At 12:50 A. M. on the 2d, a determined attack was made by the 154th Brigade, with the re- 
sult that six companies of the 308th Infantry succeeded in penetrating a gap in the German trenches 
which was found in the bottom of a deep draw running north and south on the left of the brigade 
sector. This force, under the command of Major Charles S. Whittlesey, pushed forward as far as 
the ravine at Charlevaux Mill, a distance of about one kilometer. On its right, the 307th was again 
checked by the wire and trenches. Up to this time, the left flank of the brigade had been partially 
covered, first by units of another American division and later by a French division, although at 
all times these units were to our left rear. 

The six companies under Major Whittlesey made their advance far to the front, carrying out 
instructions from the Division Commander to smash through the Boche, wherever a weakness 
might be discovered, and to "push forward without regard to flanks." In view of the enforced 
halt of the 307th and of the fact, afterward disclosed, that the enemy trench line which had hereto- 
fore checked our advance continued to the left, where it was held in force by the Germans who had 
successfully opposed any advance on this front attempted by the French, this movement by Major 
Whittlesey's command left his two flanks dangerously exposed. The German occupation of this 
line of trenches made it possible for them to pass by the flank in rear to the elements of the 154th 
Brigade, which had moved forward to the vicinity of Charlevaux Mill. 

When the situation was reported, two companies of the 308th and the brigade reserve were sent 
to protect the exposed left and had moved well to the front before night set in. Co. K, 307th 
Infantry, got through and joined up with Major Whittlesey on the left. 

Major Whittlesey had orders, on reaching Charlevaux Mill, to hold that position until the other 
elements of the line had reached him. At daybreak of the 3d, the entire 154th Brigade, less the com- 
panies with Major Whittlesey, attacked the enemy front in a determined effort to push forward 
to the line of Charlevaux Mill. At all points the enemy held. During the night he had moved up 
and occupied trenches already constructed covering the ravine through which our advance force 
had passed, and he had placed new wire in the bottom of the valley. Two other attacks were made 
during the day, but failed to make any impression on the enemy line, and at night the conditions 
were unchanged — communication with Major Whittlesey being cut off. 

Meanwhile on the right that same day, desperate efforts were made to break through and gain 
the heights of the Bois de la Naza. Our fighting patrols kept in contact with the enemy, but 
encountered strong machine-gun resistance everywhere and suffered heavy losses in attacking 
individual machine-gun nests. A general attack was launched by the 2d and 3d Battalions of the 
305th Infantry at 4 P. M., but it was impossible to make headway against the intense machine- 
gun fire. In this attack the 2d Battalion of the 305th alone lost five officers killed and over two 
hundred men killed and wounded. 

On October 3d, a communication addressed to the Commanding General, 77th Division, from 
the Chief of Staff, 1st Army Corps, was received, containing the following words of high commen- 
dation : — 

"The Corps Commander has directed me to extend to you and to the entire 77th Division a 
most cordial expression of his gratification at the steady, solid progress made since the beginning 
of the operation now under way. 

"The difficulties of the terrain are fully understood and the amount of ground gained is no- 
ticeable, while your supplies and communications are thoroughly satisfactory. •" 

The history of the next three days covers one of the most heroic periods in the story of the 77th 
Division. There was no such thing as rest or relief, no concern for food and water, no regard on the 
part of anyone for the wet, the cold and the exhaustions that all were suffering from. The one 
thought in the minds of every officer and every man was to fight through at all costs to Charle- 
vaux Mill. The heart of King Bichard had been thrown far into the enemy lines and way must 
be won to it. 

Up to this time the fighting had been bitter enough. Henceforth it was to be a supreme test 
of Yankee pluck and endurance against German automatic skill fortified by strength of position 
and perfect knowledge of terrain. 



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German Dugout at <)0.'4-71.8 Forest d'Argonne — Map Forest d'Argonne i/20000 
Division Headquarters October 2 to October 12, 1918, Looking Southeast 



Our attacks increased in violence. The Commanding General of the 151th Brigade put him- 
self at the head of his men and in person led them through the woods against the Boche batteries. 
Combat patrols were sent out from the 305th and 306th to encircle the machine-gun nests in front 
and desperate hand-to-hand fights ensued. A bayoneted Boche sniper beside a smashed Maxim 
told the story. 

On the left, the French made repeated attempts to turn the enemy's right flank. Locating the 
principal strong point in the German line at La Palette Pavillion, from which the enemy was direct- 
ing his harassing attacks on our beleaguered battalion, the divisional artillery directed its fire on 
La Palette Pavillion and converted it into the warmest spot in the Argonne Forest. 

With the French working away on our left, a battalion of the 307th was moved over to the right, 
and reinforced by units from the 153d Brigade, this force started to move up the ravine south of 
Bois de la Naza in an effort to break through to the beleaguered battalion on its right flank. To 
divert the Boche attention from this column, the 308th and remainder of the 307th made a noisy 
demonstration along the whole brigade front. The ruse was successful and the relief column had 
made considerable progress up the ravine before it was discovered by the enemy. Thereafter, it 
had to fight its way, especially against point-blank machine-gun fire from the Bois de Apremont on 
the right flank. But with the incentive of starving, battling comrades in front, whose 
motto had become " No surrender, " the column forged slowly but surely ahead to the 
cry of "Never give up." 

Liaison became increasingly difficult. One of the greatest problems our troops had to face in 
the Argonne was proper maintenance of liaison. Communication, not only with neighboring 
divisions on our right and left, but also between the units in our own line, was kept up only with 
the greatest difficulty. Companies would proceed for a way, side by side, then suddenly a deep ravine 
would step in between them. Supports, in as good order as permitted by the wild growth they 
were struggling through, would be following somewhere behind the front line, when suddenly 
they would find themselves floundering in a swamp. Bunners and connecting patrols were called 
upon to accomplish the feats of Iroquois Indians. 

Frequently night advances were necessary, especially at times of reliefs. Heavy mists blan- 
keted the woods after dark. Compasses were then of little use because lights were out of the 

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question. If the runners and guides found themselves confronted by a hard task in daylight, 
they simply had to develop a sixth sense by night. 

Even messages had a way of getting distorted in the dark. One column filing through the woods, 
each man with his hand on the shoulder of the man in front, started a message from the head to 
the rear — "Watch out for holes." In about ten minutes, the indignant lieutenant bringing up the 
rear made his way to the head of the column and demanded to know what the Sam Hill kind of a 
drive this was to send back the message "Wash out yer clothes." 

The proper formation of advance was also an ever-present problem. Paths were dangerous to 
follow because the Boche had every path covered with machine guns. It was equally dangerous 
to go crashing through the trailless forest because he could detect your position by sound and bring 
the Maxim into play with deadly accuracy. Where there were no trails, he had constructed other 
lines of fire in the form of barbed trip wire concealed along the ground and chicken wire, hidden 
by trees and brushes until you suddenly ran up against it. 

It was a hard thing to determine what was the best method of proceeding and keeping all 
elements in touch with one another. "Just put your head down and batter your way through, " was 
about the only order that could be followed. A little story will illustrate the spirit in which the men 
of the Liberty Division carried on the advance. A lean, lank infantryman had just been littered 
into the advance Dressing Station and was calmly smoking a cigarette while the doctors were attend- 
ing to his many serious though not fatal wounds. Partly to distract his attention from their work 
of dressing his injuries and partly from curiosity to learn where he could possibly have stopped so 
much Boche ironware, the medical men drew him into conversation. "Well," he said, "we came to 
a clearing in the woods and there was a nice wide stretch of marsh and soggy field to charge across 
before we could get at the Hun who was peppering us from the opposite trees. Our lieutenant 
said 'deploy' and we did. We got over about a hundred yards of that clearing when shells and 
machine-gun bullets began to find us, so our lieutenant ordered 'take cover.' The grass was that 
high, you know," indicating a height of several inches with his uninjured left hand. "Well, what 
did you do?" asked the doctor. Swiftly and seriously, without any attempt to be funny, he raised 




A Lean, Lank Infantryman Was Being Littered into an Advance Dressing Station 

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Mopping Up 



his hand to his steel helmet and pulled it down to an angle over his left eye. "That's all, and kept 
on going," he said. 

With the 307th, fighting its way up the Ravine de Charlevaux, our frontal attacks continued. 
Nine Companies of the 154th Brigade launched a drive in the afternoon of October 6th, following an 
effective artillery barrage. To our men in the front line it began to seem that the enemy was at 
last wavering. It appeared as though he was not coming back at them with his accustomed fury of 
grenades and whistling bullets. (The divisional artillery had located the enemy's position at 
La Palette Pavillion with absolute certainty and between 5 and 8 A. M. laid a concentration of fire 
on La Palette trench to support this American attack as well as the French operations on our left.) 
Word was received in the evening that sent cheer through every tired, hungry man in our lines. 
The Hanking elements of the 307th were well to the front and were approaching Major Whittlesey. 

The 7th of October saw success all along the divisional front. In the morning, orders were given 
In feel out the enemy position in front of the 308th and if no resistance was encountered to push 
forward. Our patrols reported all quiet and the 308th pressed ahead. Runners brought word 
that the 307th had nearly reached the Binarville-La Viergette Road to the left of Charlevaux Mill. 
Simultaneously with the report that this force had finally reached its objective, came the electrifying 
news that the 308th had penetrated the enemy's position and reached Major Whittlesey, relieving 
his battered, famished, but unbeaten command. 

Abandoning his position on our left, the enemy, pressed by our constant and vigilant patrolling, 
together with harassing artillery fire on his lines of communication, began to withdraw from his 
positions on the ridge in the Bois de la Naza. Troops of the 153d Brigade closely pursued him and 
established their line on the road west of Cross-roads La Viergette, making an advance of two kilo- 
meters. Nightfall of the 7th saw our exhausted but victorious soldiers occupying a divisional 
front running east through Charlevaux Mill on the left, along the Rinarville-La Viergette Road, 
thence along the north and south road held by the 153d Rrigade, with the latter in liaison to its 
left with the beleaguered battalion of the 308th. Our entire line was unified and intact once more. 
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THE PURSUIT 

There were rumors of relief for the Division, but a breathing spell only was allowed. In the 
lexicon of the 77th there was no such word as "relief" when there was ground to be gained or an 
enemy to be beaten. That the Roche was in full flight and would not stop south of the Aire seemed 
evident. So after him went the Liberty Division. 

It soon became equally evident that in his flight he had not forgotten his famous rear-guard 
tactics. South of La Viergette, the 153d Brigade were greeted in the morning of the 8th by the 
familiar rat-tat-tat of machine guns and the crash of trench mortars. But the country had opened 
out somewhat, there was cleared space to manceuver through. Our own Stokes mortars were brought 
up to operate with our machine guns, firing on an open target for the fust time in many days, and 
the Boche was blasted out. One kilo was the day's bag, and we gained to a line running along the 
narrow gauge east and west railroad. 

Sunlight and blue sky cheered the eyes of our battle-worn troops for the first time in many days. 
Open fields began to put in an appearance along the roads above La Viergette, and through the 
trees to the right, toward Chatel Chehery, bright, sunny vistas spread out below along the cleared 
valley of the Aire. It was a wonderful relief for the men of the 154th Brigade just to break out of 
the forest into the meadow lands east of Lancon, that bordered the Bois de la Taille. 

During the next two days, the advance continued steadily although slowly through the forest. 
On October 9th, the 304th Machine Gun Battalion was thrown into the line to cover the interval 
between brigades, as both brigades pushed forward. The usual allotment of snipers had been left 
behind by the retreating enemy and they had to be cleared out one by one. The check in our 
advance occasioned by the rescue of the beleaguered battalion had been used by the Germans for 
hurrying up reinforcements to support their two hard-pressed divisions, and October 9th saw two 
regiments from each of the list and 45th Reserve Divisions and the 15th Bavarian Division fighting 
for the Boche. 

The 307th, which had taken over the entire brigade sector on the left, meeting considerable 




Tin, Wounded Doughboys Enjoying Red Cross Refreshments— Chatel Chehery, October 10, 1918 



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Argonne Outpost Station of the American Red Cross 



rear-guard resistance, was joined in the front line by the 308th on the 11th and the two regiments 
pushed on that day to the general line of the Bois de Negremont, south of Grand-Pre, running to 
the edge of the woods immediately south of Chevieres, with detachments forward along the line of 
the road and railroad on the south bank of the river Aire. 

About ten kilometers had been covered in two days. Meanwhile the 305th and 306th side by 
side made headway through open country, against heavy fire from machine guns and artillery 
posted north of the river, and captured La Besogne and Marcq. Chevieres was taken by a 
battalion of the 306th on October 10th. The next day, the 154th Brigade occupied the divisional 
front, which extended along the river from the crossing south of Grand-Pre to Chevieres 
inclusive. All of these operations were accomplished under constant shelling and harassing fire 
from the enemy posted on the heights above Grand-Pre and St. Juvin. 

Our patrols attempted to get into Grand- 
Pre on the 12th, and the divisional engineers 
made numerous efforts to construct bridges over 
the Aire, but these activities were checked by 
the murderous fire from automatic weapons 
that the enemy, with good observation, was 
able to direct on our forces. Operations were 
then being directed from Division Headquarters 
established at Chatel Chehery. 

At about this time, the work of the Di- 
visional Artillery became extremely effective. 
The forward guns in the edges of the forest 
were firing with accuracy on the enemy ma- 
chine-gun nests across the river, since obser- 
vation was now possible. Harassing fire was 
Edge of the Argonne laid down in the vicinity of Grand-Pre and the 




road leading east to St. Juvin. Excellent observatories were established on the heights south of 
the river from which all batteries of the brigade were accurately adjusted. The enemy's line of 
resistance had now been reached and a surprisingly large amount of German heavy artillery was 
in position waiting for our further advance. For the first time since the attack began, our artillery 
became engaged in counter-battery work, as our observatories easily located the German guns. 

THE VICTORY 

With the Argonne completely cleared of the enemy, it seemed reasonable to conclude that the 
task of the 77th Division had been completed. The work of taking Grand-Pre and St. Juvin and 
cleaning up the northern bank of the Aire seemed an undertaking that would be reserved for fresh 
troops. Tired and hungry, the mud and battle-grimed fighters of the forest thought surely that 
"Fact" had at last overtaken "Rumor" and that the 77th was to be relieved. 

A ringing note of praise and congratulations had come in from the Commanding General of 
the First Army Corps. There is not a word of it that should be omitted from the history of the 
77th Division. 



'804/G3 



Advanced Headquarters First Army Corps 



Oct. 12, 1918. 
From: Commanding General, 1st Army Corps, U. S. 
To: Commanding General, 77th Division, U. S. 

Subject: Commendation. 

1. The Corps Commander directs me to inform you that he feels once more during the present 
operations called upon to express his gratification and appreciation of the work of the 77th Division. 

2. This Division has been in the line constantly since the night of the 25th of September, under 
circumstances at least as difficult as those which have confronted any other Division of the 1st Army. 

3. In spite of these conditions your command has pushed steadily forward on a line with fore- 
most, and to-day after eighteen days of constant fighting is still ready to respond to any demand 
made upon it. 

4. The Corps Commander is proud indeed of such a unit as yours and congratulates you on 
such a command. 

Malin Craig, 

Chief of Staff." 



But sweet as was the thought of relief, when the 77th men were told that the neighboring divi- 
sion on our right had been blocked in three attempts to take St. Juvin and that the belief was growing 
that St. Juvin was impregnable to a frontal attack, they squared their jaws and knew that it spelled 
for them "Action, Front!" The soldiers of the Liberty Division simply tightened their belts, looked 
over their pieces, oiled up their machine guns — and they were ready. 

"Column right" was the order, and the 306th swung off at right angles to take position behind 
Marcq and one kilometer west of Cornay, in readiness to attack. This was on the 13th. 

During that night and the early morning following, harassing artillery fire was delivered on the 
woods and roads in the vicinity of Grand-Pre and St. Juvin. Under the protection of this fire, the 
302d Engineers made several unsuccessful attempts to bridge the Aire in front of St. Juvin. The 
enemy fire destroyed their work as fast as it was completed. 

At 8 :30 on the morning of the 14th, the 306th attacked, with battalions arranged in depth, sup- 
ported by the 2d and 3d Battalions of the 305th. The jumping-off place for the leading battalion 
was the front line of the 326th Infantry (82d Division), from Marcq east to the Aire. This regi- 
ment was side slipped to the right to give our men room to operate. As the 1st Battalion of the 
306th advanced through Marcq to the attack, the way was prepared for them by Companies A and 

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Twenty-eight Hermans Captured in One Dugout 

D of the .'505th Machine Gun Battalion. Early that morning these two companies had taken po- 
sitions, reconnoitered the day before, on the high ridge, 900 meters southeast of Marcq. The 
battery positions were excellent, as they afforded indirect fire with direct observation on the target. 

Arrived at the river-bank south of St. Juvin, the 1st Battalion, 306th, made several attempts 
to cross the river, but all were checked with heavy casualties. Of the officers alone, seven were 
killed here and as many more were wounded. 

At this crisis, the 2d Battalion of the 306th executed an enveloping movement on the town from 
the right, with the 3d Battalion, 306th, in close support. 

East of Marcq, a crossing of the Aire was forced by Company H, 306th, and St. Juvin attacked 
from the south and east. Some of the men waded the river, others scrambled across on planks. 
Forty-five minutes after crossing the river, the troops entered the town and captured 150 prisoners. 
The 2d and 3d Battalions of the 305th crossed the river close behind the attacking battalion of the 
306th and supported the latter in mopping up the town and holding it. 

That afternoon, the conquest of St. Juvin and its environs was completed by the capture of 
Hill 182. a strongly concentrated enemy position directly north of the town. The capture was made 
by Company H, of the 306th, and a detachment of Company D, of the 305th Machine-gun Battal- 
ion. A body of 150 Germans holding the crest of this hill were all either killed, wounded or put to 
flight. Our forces immediately spread out and dominated the roads east, and west of the town. 
Liaison was soon established with the 82d Division on the right. 

Before reaching the town, Company H of the 306th and the machine-gun detachment that 
engineered the attack from our right flank were obliged to charge across open fields under intense 
fire. When they gained the outskirts of St. Juvin, the infantry company mustered only forty men 
and the machine gunners, one gun and four men beside their lieutenant. After the fighting in the 
town, the infantry were reduced to twenty-six men. In all, three hundred and fifty prisoners, 
including three majors, one captain and one lieutenant, were taken in St. Juvin by the 
153d Brigade, and most of these were the prizes of twenty-six American doughboys and 
four machine gunners. 



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The capture of St. Juvin won for the 153d Brigade the following commendation of the Divi- 
sion Commander, contained in General Orders: — 

Headquarters, 77th Division 
General Orders American E. F. 

No. 14th October, 1918. 

I. The Division Commander congratulates most heartily the troops of this Division upon the 
successful result of the operations of the 14th of October. A difficult night march was involved to 
place the 153d Brigade in the proper position for attack, which march was accomplished, the attack 
made and the objective set for the day's effort successfully reached. In the course of the operations 
a large number of prisoners, including officers of superior rank, were taken by the 153d Brigade. 
This success, coming as it does in the course of a campaign which has already lasted eighteen 
days, made under circumstances which have tested to the limit the skill, courage and endurance 
of officers and men, demonstrates once more the indomitable spirit and courage of this Division. 
The Division Commander, reiterating the commendation already twice made by the Corps Com- 
mander of the work of this organization, feels that it is indeed an honor to him to command such 

Bobert Alexander, 

Major-General, Commanding. 

The enemy had not yielded St. Juvin, however. On the night of the 1 1th, no less than six bar- 
rages were poured into St. Juvin and the valley south of the village and continuous harassing fire of 
artillery, trench mortars and machine guns swept the positions of our troops in the vicinity of the 
town. A great deal of the enemy's fire fell on our rear lines and caught the divisional reserve in 
the valley at La Besogne. inflicting twenty-five casualties among the machine gunners of the divi- 
sional machine-gun battalion, held in reserve at that point. In the morning over came the counter- 
attack. A severe fight ensued, but St. Juvin stayed in our hands. 

The same kind of business was going on at the left of our line with the 307th and the 308th handing 
out the goods. St. Juvin without Grand-Pre was a condition not to be tolerated. 

On the 14th, the 308th threw one battalion across the Aire 

to the east of Grand-Pre, with its right resting at La Lairesse and 

its left at Chevieres. The mission of this force was to move by 

the left and cut the enemy's communications in the east, thus 

assisting in the operations against St. Juvin 

then under way. This mission it proceeded 

to carry out on the morning of the 14th. 

Meanwhile the main attack against Grand-Pre 

was preparing. 




Defending Hill 182 [gainst CounUr-AUack 



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Railroad Station <il Grand-Pre, looking Northwest 



The divisional artillery, which had established an observation post, directed the fire of its 
155's with unerring accuracy into the town. From point of vantage on the hill in Bois de Negre- 
niont, our machine guns and 37 mm. poured their fire into it. With this protection, and under the 
cover of rifle and Chauchat fire which distracted the enemy's attention, two platoons of Co. B, 307th, 
waded the river unobserved by the Germans and reached the island south of the town. Foot 
bridges were constructed, and soon the balance of the 1st Battalion gained the island. During the 
night, they were joined by Company I. At daybreak of the 15th, we attacked. Company D en- 
circled the town from the west. Company A rushed in on the left and Company C on the right. 
Company B remained in support just south of the village. The Americans came on them from all 
sides, and the Germans broke and fled into the hills to the north, leaving 1 officer, 2 N. C. O.'s, 
eight light and two heavy machine guns to be gathered up by A and C companies, when they 
mopped up the town. Grand-Pre was ours. 

Thus ended the "Wilderness Campaign." That night, the Liberty Division was relieved on 
the Grand-Pre-St. Juvin front by the 78th Division of the American Army. Both brigades were 
drawn back, the 153d to Camp de Bouzon and the 154th to the vicinity of Chene Tendu and Abri 
du Crochet. After three weary weeks of constant fighting and exposure, rest had come. The 
thought of baths and shaves and clean clothing to replace the itching, tattered rags they were 
wearing, filled every tired, grimy soldier with joy. (Jaunt faces grew cheerful at the idea of food 
in plenty to fill out the hollows and build up strength that was nearly spent. Spirits needed no 
bracing. They had been put through the fire and come out fine steel. 

In their struggle through twenty-two kilometers of dense woods and across the Aire, fighting 
against five German divisions, the 77th Division had taken, beside the vast territory included in 
the forest itself, the towns of Chevieres, Marcq, St. Juvin and Grand-Pre, and captured ten cannons, 
155 machine guns and 631 prisoners, the latter including 12 officers. The cost had been heavy. 
Our casualties included 24 officers and 537 men killed, and 98 officers and 3,038 men wounded and 
missing. 

This was the story of the Argonne — the undertaking, the preparation, the attack, the pursuit, 
the victory. The victory won by the men of the 77th Division was a moral as well as a physical 
victory. They had shown to the world that the soldiers of America's National Army, in endurance, 
aggressiveness and spirit, were the equal of any soldiers on the Western front. With the tenacity 




Ruins of Grand-Pre, Looking Norlh 

of a pack of beagles, they had routed the snarling Boche tiger from the wilderness he had grown to 
consider forever his own. They had given a pull to the bell that was sounding the knell of German 
hopes. They had proved to Germany that Americans could accomplish the impossible. They had 
captured the FOREST OF ARGONNE! 




Chateau at Grand-Pre, Looking South 

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SCALE 



7 Kilometers 



j^ Legend 
18 Division Post Command 
f—tvi GRAY-5ector Boundaries 
i — ;i Khaki- Front Lines 

« _ Railroad <— >w^ First Class Roads 



To P o.G2£.77D«t 




PHASE VII 




Advance on Sedan 

HE final push of the 77th Division from the Aire to the Meuse may well be 



called the "Advance on Sedan"; for it was before that historic French city that 
this Division halted its victorious march forward when ( lermany cried, 
'"Enough! " 

Where Prussian beat Frenchman, so American beat Prussian, and as far 
as the 77th Division is concerned, on the very same spot that the war of 1870 
was decided. 

It was on Sedan that American guns were trained and it was this same city 
that was about to be liberated by the Liberty Division when Berlin's acceptance of the Allied 
terms was announced. 

Sedan was reached after a hard campaign. Through line after line of enemy islets of resis- 
tance, so linked as to form an uninterrupted chain of fire, the 77th pushed its way forward for a 
distance of thirty-seven and one-half kilometers in the last days of the war, until it reached the 
heights overlooking the site of the deciding battle of the Franco-Prussian conflict, almost 50 years 
before. In the latter stages of the campaign, the rapidity of the movement forward, the rainy 
weather, poor condition of the roads and the overcoming of obstacles left by the fleeing Germans 
converted the operation into one of endurance rather than combat. The spirit of determination 
was everywhere — the Yank was not to be outdone by the Boche — and every man in the Division, 
from the commander down to private, was working as if the whole issue of the struggle depended 
upon him alone. 

The divisions on the left flank of the 77th during the advance were the 78th, 12d and a French 
unit, while the right flank was brought up by the 80th, 1st and 2d. 

The beginning of the drive found the now heroes of the Forest d'Argonne in a support position 
in the rear of their last objective, a line running approximately between Grand-Pre and St. Juvin. 
Here they remained tor two weeks, re-equipping themselves and refilling the depleted ranks. They 
were constantly under the shellfire of the Boche and lived in dugouts and huts recently wrested 
from the Oermans. One of the brigades alone had lacked some 3.500 men. more than twice the 
strength of the old "peace-time" regiment. 

The spirit of the men was excellent. The end of the day would find them, not around a camp 
fire, because they were not permitted so close to the enemy lines, but gathered in little groups here 
and there, each trying to outdo the other in a song fest. 

Even the news of the fall of Turkey, the passing of Austria and the imminent capitulation of 
(iermany had no bad effect on the Yankee soldier. He went ahead just as if he had the whole 
four and one-half years before, instead of behind him. 

Belief night is a big event in the life of a soldier. To the observer who is not trained along 
military lines it would remind him of the cook's fatal mistake — pouring salt into the half-filled sugar 
barrel. The task is a big one and sometimes, to simplify matters, the various units are relieved on 
different nights. But not so with the 77th Division this time. It was to attack immediately after 
the relief was complete and it was important that every unit go into position at practically the same 
time. For precautionary reasons, however, a light screen of the 78th Division was left in the front 
line almost to zero hour. In this way the Americans succeeded in withholding from the Boche all 
information as to the relief until it was too late. 

It was a busy night along the roads in that vicinity on the night of October 31st, and the intense 



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Where Prussian Beat Frenchman, American Beat Prussian 



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darkness added to the difficulties of getting into place. The highways were filled with troops and 
transport, but the only noise that could be heard was the low commands of the officers and the rum- 
bling of the heavy wagons. Certainly, it was said, the Boche would fire if he only knew what a 
fine target he had. To make matters worse, a light rain began to fall shortly after midnight. 

Notwithstanding the grim seriousness of a relief, there were amusing sides. Outstanding of 
these, at this particular time, is the reprimand of a major at the hands of a wagoner from the 307th 
Infantry supply train. 

"Put out that cigarette and do it quick. You doughboys will get us killed by your careless- 
ness," the wagoner said in a stern voice. When he learned of his mistake he "laid the whip" to the 
horses and disappeared in the darkness. 

Division Orders Nos. 59 and 60, which called for the advance of the 77th Division, placed the 
153d Brigade as the forward element with the 154th Brigade and 304th Machine-gun Battalion as 
the divisional reserve. The 305th Infantry was assigned the front line duties of the attacking 
brigade, while the other regiment constituted the brigade reserve. The 305th Infantry moved into 
position in the Bavine Aux Pierres on the line of departure. The 306th Infantry was stationed a 
short distance south of St. Juvin. Next came the disposition of the divisional reserve. The 307th 
Infantry was ordered to Pylon with orders to follow the attacking brigade at not less than one 
kilometer. The 308th Infantry remained in the vicinity of Marcq, the headquarters of the divi- 
sional reserve. 

Heavy guns and caissons, coupled with the reconnaissance of the terrain, makes the disposing 
of artillery units slower than that of the foot-troops, so that organization was forced to start much 
earlier in making its preparations. The 152d Artillery Brigade, "Our 
Artillery," as the doughboys call it, began taking position on the night of 
October 26th. The light regiments were placed between Marcq and Som- 
merance for operation against the now famed Kriemhilde Stellung, while 
the heavy regiment was divided between La Besogne and Cornay. 

Long before the various units reached their assigned positions, ob- 
servers and scouts were reconnoitering the front in anticipation of the 
forward movement. They found that the German defensive tactics over 
wide areas, especially in rear-guard actions, had not changed — it was based 
almost wholly on the use of artillery and 
machine guns. Among the most important 
disclosures was the fact that the enemy had 
organized all forest crests and ravines into 
fortresses for prolonged machine-gun resist- 
ance. Along the military crests of hills, on 
forward and reverse slopes, so as to command 
an approach from the front, rear and flank, 
the Boche had established machine-gun nests 
manned by the heavy type of gun. Near 
these positions, deep dugouts were built to 
shelter the crew. Scattered about on the 
slopes of wooded hills were higher machine- 
gun positions, consisting of shallow funk- 
holes, so placed that the guns shooting from 
them along the surface of the ground created 
interlocking bands of fire extending completely 
around the base of the hill. At the end of 
every trail and covering every road, railroad, 

tramway and path, there was a machine gun of the light or heavy type. There is another type 
of machine gunner ; although he cannot be observed before the fight he invariably springs up during 
an advance. He is the sniper, who takes his chance position whenever opportunity presents itself. 

This extensive system of machine-gun defense and a few isolated batteries of artillery is what 
the New Yorkers faced. 




This Extensive System of Machine-Gun Defense is W'hal 
the New 1 'orkers Faced 



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Sullen skies hung over the battle-field in front of Champigneulle on the morning of November 1, 
and the grey streaks of dawn piercing the blackened heavens told the infantryman that the hour for 
the "hop-over" was drawing near. At that hour of the morning, it appeared that it would be an 
ideal day for the attack. A mist hung in the air. 

The artillery preparation had been in progress for almost two hours, tearing the enemy re- 
sistance out by the roots. All Hunland was lighted by the bursting of American shells. The roar 
of the big guns in the rear was deafening. 

Observation had showed a formidable trench system on the hills, southwest of Champigneulle, 
commanding the valley to the south of the town. This was one of the main targets of the American 

artillery, as well as a small trench system to 
the east of the first day's objective. With the 
artillery preparation over, the infantry began 
the advance up the steep hill leading to Cham- 
pigneulle. 

The first day's fight bore little fruit, 
although a small advance was made. In the 
face of stubborn resistance, mostly machine 
guns which had escaped the terrific bombard- 
ment of the American artillery, troops of the 
77th Division moved forward. Two companies 
reached the intermediate objective — a road 
running between Champigneulle and St. 
Georges. The heaviest resistance came from 
the trench system, southeast of Champigneulle 
and from Min Mohin, but was soon overcome 
when machine gun was placed against machine 
gun. The Germans were no match for the 
Americans in this instance, despite the expert 
reputation of the enemy in the handling and 
disposition of the deadly automatic weapon. 
One of the advanced companies was counter- 
attacked three times during the afternoon, but 
drove back the enemy to the valley north of 
the front line position each time. Three hun- 
dred Germans were seen to enter this valley 
three different times for reformation prepara- 
tory to the launching of a new counter stroke. 
The day's operation netted only a small gain 
in ground and nine Boche machine guns of the 
light and heavy types. It was only a nibble 
from the 77th's point of view. 

It began to look as if the Germans were 
to employ their "fight to the last man" tactics 
and the publication of an intercepted Boche 
message left little doubt of it. Some idea of 
the German estimate of the importance of holding the general line on which the 77th was 
attacking may be gained from this communication. It was signed by General Von der Marwitz, 
then in command of the German_forcesjvhich were opposing the Americans, and pointed out 
that if the United States troops^broke through the Longuyon-Sedan railroad practically the 
only German escape from the west would be cut. The German commander's appeal to the 
ranks gave added evidence of the gradual weakening morale of the Teutonic armies. 

The second day of the advance found Colonel George Vidmer in command of the 153d Brigade, 
with both regiments in line. After a short artillery preparation, the men leaped from their positions 
and rushed Champigneulle, determined to make up for the check of the day before. The town fell 






Chun-It in Champigneulle, Looking East 



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Panorama of Champignealle — Taken from Hill Suulh ami East of Town 

after a half-hour's bitter righting. The actual entrance into the town was delayed a few minutes 
because of "our own artillery fire" — the infantry reaching the objective ahead of schedule. 

A German officer who was captured at this point told intelligence officers that he could not 
understand American tactics in the field. "Your men came from the front, rear and flanks," he 
concluded. 

Champigneulle was taken early in the morning and the greater part of a day still remained. 
Officers hurriedly reformed platoons and pushed on. Both regiments kept up a steady advance 
until, at noon, aeroplanes reported that the forward elements were north of Verpel, a little town 
four kilometers north of Champigneulle. It was taken about 10 o'clock in the morning by men of the 
306th Infantry. Nineteen prisoners were also seized. It now became necessary for the Brigade 
Commander to move his headquarters forward and the town which was taken early in the morning 
was selected as the place. 

So rapid did the advance become, with such little opposition, that it was thought probable 
that the movement could be given added impetus by supplying motor trucks for the foot troops. 
Automobiles were sent ahead but, owing to the poor condition of the roads and (he rapid advance of 
the column, they were unable to catch up and were forced to return to the brigade base. During 
the afternoon and evening still further progress was made and the night summary at brigade head- 
quarters showed Harricourt, Thenorgues and Bar in the hands of the 77th Division. At Hard- 
court, considerable enemy shelling and machine-gun resistance was encountered but was soon 
overcome by the effectiveness of the American machine gun and artillery. Patrols were sent out 
in the direction of Autruche and contact was regained with the enemy, who by this time appeared 
to be transforming his retreat into a rout. Nevertheless the German official communication of that 
day. said: — 

"We have re-adjusted our position to a depth of ten miles." 

At Harricourt there occurred a good example of the excitement which an infantryman ex- 
periences, breaking the monotony of an advance. A forward company was entering the town, 
when suddenly one of the runners noticed three men standing on the crest of the hill. As they got 
close, the Germans were ordered to come down on the road. The Germans replied, "Welche 
kompanie?" thinking that the Americans were a part of a retreating company of Germans. The 
soldiers drew their automatics and the old familiar cry of "Kamerad" came from the Boche. 

The prisoners were taken to battalion headquarters and quizzed. They said that they were 
establishing a machine-gun post on the crest of the hill. One of the prisoners said that he was a 
cook and that he had a pot of stewed rabbit on the fire in a dugout near the proposed machine-gun 
post. With the permission of the battalion commander, the runner was directed to the dugout 
by the captured German; and the stewed rabbit, as well as turnips, potatoes and coffee, was brought 
into camp. 

Aeroplane photographs, showing several machine-gun emplacements just outside of the town of 
Verpel, were verified when the infantry cleared the place of hostile troops. These machine guns had 



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been located in a commanding position and could have seriously delayed the advance had it not been 
for the close cooperation of the artillery. The concealment of the German automatics was almost 
perfect, being hidden in the center of a large cabbage patch, which, to use the words of a private, 
was converted into a sauerkraut field when the artillery opened fire. 

The defense of Thenorgues, which consisted of a line of fox holes and a few machine guns, was 
hastily abandoned by the Germans as a result of the terrific onslaught of the Americans. 




The Division Encountered Many Such Islets of Enemy Resistance 

So far as the divisional reserve was concerned, it was just a question of maintaining proper 
distance between the attacking troops and its front-line elements. This necessitated a move to 
Verpel and eventually to Germont, the reserve going to the latter town owing to the congested 
condition of the highways. 

The 306th Infantry continued the advance on the following day, the 305th reverting back to 
brigade reserve. At the start of the movement, there was little resistance encountered for the first 



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Cross Roads in Town of Champigneulle 



few kilometers. The Boche had apparently retreated to the heights outside of Oche, the intel- 
ligence officers thought, and later developments proved their surmise nearly correct. The towns of 
Autruche and Fontenoy were taken with ease, but there accompanied the liberation the usual 
overcoming of determined Boche machine gunners. The support "wave," sweeping by Autruche, 
saw two gunners, still at their posts in the emplacement, with two extra belts of cartridges in the laps 
of the lifeless forms. Between Fontenoy and Hardcourt, three light German batteries had remained 
in position until the last minute, making every effort to stay the advance of the Yankee forces. 
Soon the Germans decided that the time for retirement was at hand, but for two of the batteries 
it was too late. When the American infantry rushed the remaining batteries, the rammer staffs 
were in the guns and the breech blocks were found lying in some copse within throwing distance. 
Eight cannon is no small prize for a platoon 
of infantry, and the brigade commander 
recognized the fact in his report to the divi- 
sion commander. 

At Autruche, a major, one of the first to 
enter the place, went into a house which was 
marked in English, "For Officers Only." On 
the mantelpiece there were two German 
pistols and several officers' helmets. Above 
these, tacked on the wall, was a sign which 
read: "Souvenirs for you Americans. We 
will be home by Christmas and you won't." 

The Heights of St. Pierremont could be 
seen in the distance as the soldiers continued 
their march. The town itself was entered with 

little or no resistance, but off to the right, on the top of a large hill, machine guns continued to 
harass the Americans. The Battalion Commander ordered the nest exterminated and a platoon 
of infantry and a section of machine gunners were selected for the job. To get into a com- 
manding position it was necessary for the men to cross an open field for a distance of about 
five hundred yards. The infantry crossed the open spot deployed. Their presence did not 





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German 77 Captured by the 77th Division, November ilh, 
Near Busancy 



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interest the Germans, but when the section of machine gunners, following about fifty yards 
behind, made their appearance, they met with heavy fire. The sergeant of the section was 
killed, leaving the men without a leader. All were lying flat looking to the other to suggest the 
next move. Finally one of the men located a dead horse about two hundred yards away. He 
motioned to the remainder of the trio and they all proceeded to crawl for what seemed to be the only 
bit of cover in the whole field. One of the men dragged a gun, the other a tripod, while the third 
managed to drag a couple of boxes of ammunition. Once behind the horse the gun was mounted and 
a steady stream of bullets was played on the machine-gun nest, allowing the infantry to advance and 
take what Germans were left at the point of a bayonet. 

Up to St. Pierremont, the 304th Machine-gun Battalion accompanied the first line of infantry 
over marshy fields, through woods and across brooks, covering over twenty-five kilometers during 
November 2d and 3d. with every man in the battalion carrying either gun, tripod or two boxes of 
ammunition. Immediately on arriving at St. Pierremont, Company A of this battalion went into 
action against the enemy machine-gun nests in the vicinity of the town, while Company B helped 
protect the left flank of the divisional advance. Fifty-seven of the machine gunners were cited for 
their work on these two clays. 

Further up the line lay the town of Oche, which will be long remembered by the men of both 
brigades as well as the artillerymen and other special branches who were there. This was the strong- 
est point of resistance since the Champigneulle fight, and it was here that the beginning of the end 
became more and more apparent. 

The ration limbers were held up in the traffic congestion, first sergeants told their men, and there 
was little, chance of mess that night. Things began to take on a rather gloomy aspect, but bright 
ened a little later when it was said that "Corps headquarters announces the abdication of the 
Kaiser." 

A roar of cheers sped through the night. Two German prisoners and one Russian, when 
told what it was all about, clapped their hands and danced with glee, much to the indignation of 
the guard. 

A "Leap-frog" is a running relief, and this is what occurred between 
Oche and St. Pierremont. The 153d Brigade, which up until now had been 
bearing the brunt of the fighting with both regiments in line, was relieved 
by the other infantry brigade of the Division, which pressed the campaign 
on with extreme vigor. Observers and intelligence officers told unit com- 
manders that the enemy had retreated to the Meuse River, leaving between 
the American forces and the river a light screen of machine gunners with 
orders to "fight until the last" in an effort to retard "our advance." So with 
fresh troops in the front line, the 77th Division continued its advance on the 
Meuse River. 




Once Behind the Horse, the Gun was Mounted 
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Biisancy, November, 1918 

The 154th Brigade was attacking in line of regiments with one battalion of each of the two 
units in the front position. They did not go far that day, because the "leap frog" had taken up 
the greater part of the time, and nightfall found the troops dug-in a short distance north of 
Oche. During the day, the enemy shelled roads, towns and support positions, causing many 
casualties. 

The town of Oche was unofficially captured by the interpreter of the 308th Infantry, who had 
been sent ahead to locate a place for a regimental headquarters. When he entered the town there 
were only a few civilians there, with a few Boche on the other side of the town. The Germans 
evidently had come back to the town during the night to gather information, and forgetting that time 
moves rapidly, left a little late. The interpreter saw them fleeing over the hills north of the town. 
The fighting on the heights to the west of Oche was most severe. It was here that the advance had 
been temporarily held up on the preceding day. 

In the meantime, the infantry regiments were moving ahead. The attack began at 6:30 A. M., 
after a short artillery preparation. One company of infantry was sent to the town of La Berliere 
to "mop up," but there remained only a few civilians in the town. The civilians told the Ameri- 
cans that the Germans had gone in the direction of Stonne, another one of the many towns that stood 
in the path of the 77th Division. 

White flags flew from the church steeple in Stonne. The flash from these flags on the day be- 
fore had been interpreted as German signals by the regimental commanders, but entrance into the 
town soon disproved this. The white flags were merely a simple appeal from the French civilians, 
who still remained there, to their American liberators not to fire on the village. As the troops 
approached, the townspeople swarmed from the church, greeting them joyously and offering them 
the little food they had in their possession. This food they had received from the enemy and con- 
sisted mostly of black bread and jam. A French girl offered a soldier some candy, but he refused it, 
telling her she would need it later. She protested, "Mais non! non! C'est le suae que les Ameri- 
cains nous ont envoye." 

The town of Stonne is at the top of a commanding hill that overlooks the rolling country in all 



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The. Troops Moved on. Combing Hie Woods 



directions. As the liberated people moved about hysterically among the advancing troops, 
an American plane swooped down to the housetops and dropped a message: 

"LaBesace — No Germans. A Few Americans. Lots of civilians, vive la America. Germans 
in woods to your right. Think they are prisoners." 

The troops moved on, combing the woods to the right, capturing the few Germans who were 

hiding there. When told that 
they could have gotten away, 
they replied that they wished 
to be captured that they 
might get something to eat. 
Outposts were established 
about a kilometer north of 
Stonne. During the night 
enemy artillery played a haras- 
sing fire into the town, wound- 
ing some civilians and causing 
others to depart in the down- 
pour of rain. 

While the 154th Brigade 
was making its brilliant ad- 
vance in the direction of 
Stonne, the divisional area or 
sector was widened, and it be- 
came necessary for the Commander to order the 153d Brigade back into the line. The 77th 
Division, therefore, was now attacking in line of brigades, the 15 1th Brigade on the left and the 
153d on the right. The general direction took a sharp turn to the northeast, owing to the course 
of the Meuse river. 

The 153d Brigade was held up a short time at La Polka Farm and Farm d'Isly by German 
machine guns, which were quickly reduced by artillery. Thereafter the advance was uninterrupted 
until La Besace was reached. La Besace was entered by troops of the 306th Infantry about 10 A. M. 
At first sight of the town, no civilians could be seen and it was believed that the report of the aviator 
at Stonne had been exaggerated. A short stay in the town told the story. The place was literally 
riddled with machine-gun bullets and the 
French civilians who were there were found 
hiding in the cellars. During the march upon 
La Besace, the roads were heavily shelled with 
high explosives and gas and it was no uncom- 
mon sight to see the infantryman drop flat, 
get up and run a hunched yards or so and 
then drop again. White flags also were flying 
from the house-tops and the church. The civil- 
ians told the Americans that the Germans had 
said that they "were going home." 

Fourteen kilometers, almost twice as much 
as was wrested from the enemy on any pre- 
ceding day, were liberated by the 77th Division 
on the last day of actual operations toward 
Sedan. The advance was made from Stonne- Shell Crater 

La Besace amid great difficulties, for the 

wearied enemy was destroying bridges, tearing great holes in the roads with his mines and putting 
the torch to buildings. Just outside of the town of Stonne, the Germans mined the road, which 
traversed a steep hill. His work of destruction here held up the mounted sections of the Divi- 
sion for over twelve hours. 

The 154th Brigade started to push forward early in the morning, one regiment going in the 




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Shell Crater 



direction of the Bois de Raucourt and Malmaison farm, while other units moved on Flaba. The 
infantry moving through the woods drew fire from the direction of Malmaison farm, but a quick 
despatch to the artillery soon weakened the enemy resistance. The farm was carried late in the 
morning. In the meantime, the advance on Flaba and Raucourt was continuing. The leading 
elements, after passing Flaba, were fired upon from the heights to the southwest of Raucourt, and 
the movement was held up for some time. 

The artillery was called upon again, and it 
was here that the men who man these monster 
guns got the satisfaction which an artillery- 
man rarely gets. The Commander had to 
bring his gun into position, a distance of one 
kilometer, lay it, compute the data and find 
an observation post, and he had only forty- 
five minutes to complete the task. The first 
shot dropped about where it was wanted. 
From the observation post, the enemy 
machine gunners could not be seen, but "our 
infantry," huddled up behind a small depres- 
sion of ground, waiting for the word "Go," 
were plainly visible. At the end of fifteen 
minutes the fire was shifted to a second target 
and the first operation repeated. Then came 

the great moment for the proud artillerymen. They saw the infantry advance, apparently 
without resistance. As to the direct effect of the fire there were varying reports, ranging 
from a direct hit to scaring the Boche to death. The general opinion was that the Boche decided 
he was in rather an unhealthy place and executed a typical Teutonic "successful operation," 
worthy of his high command. 

The entrance into Raucourt was probably the most impressive scene along the whole line of 
advance. Troops of the 307th Infantry, with their Colonel in the lead, marched into the town 
early in the afternoon. 

Hundred of civilians, wildly excited, some crying, some singing and some laughing, met the 
soldiers with hot food and coffee. An old man, grey-faced, weather-beaten and showing every 
sign of the bondage he had been in for the past four years, went solemnly about the task of knocking 
down the German signs from the front of his house with a shovel. 

"We are free at last, "came a shrill voice in good English from across the street, where an elderly 

woman was waving a small American flag 
from the second-story window of her home. 
The finishing touch to it all came, when a young 
French maiden appeared in the doorway with 
a violin, and so< >n t he n< >tes of the Star Spangled 
Ranner were floating through the air. An 
American doughboy, a singer of repute "back 
in the States," joined in the chorus and, when 
the number was finished, the mademoiselle 
kissed him. "We are very grateful," she 
said in her own language between sobs. 

Raucourt, however, was seven kilometers 
from the Meuse and troops comprising the 
first line could not tarry long here. The recep- 
tion would have to be given to the support forces, which entered the city a few hours later. Keeping close 
tf) the heels of the retreating Germans, the troops of the 307th Infantry moved on Hardcourt, 
which was entered a little after 3 o'clock that afternoon. The same reception that was given 
the soldiers in Raucourt was accorded them here. Then came the orders from Brigade Head- 
quarters to push on to the Meuse river with all possible speed. Between Harricourt and the 




Luukimj Smith 



95' 




Haucourt, November, 1918 




Town Hall ami Church at Raucourl, November, 1918 
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Harricowl, Noeember, 1918 

Meuse lay Angecourt and Remilly sur Meuse, smaller than the two towns which had been 
captured earlier in the afternoon. Angecourt fell at 4 o'clock, the Boche fleeing from the north 
end of the town as the Americans entered the south end. A half-hour later. Remilly sur Meuse 
was seized and the river was reached at nightfall. The remaining units of the Brigade, which 
constituted the brigade reserve, moved into Harricourt. 

While the 154th Brigade was making its rapid advance on the left of the divisional sector, the 
153d Brigade was meeting with equal success, reaching the Meuse river a few hours ahead of the 
other brigade. This was possible because of the diagonal course of the river, making the route much 
shorter than that of the other unit. Flaba, a small town filled with refugees, was taken by the 
305th Infantry in the morning; and after that the advance was pushed on with increased vigor. 
Early in the afternoon, patrols had reached Autrecourt on the west banks of the Meuse. The 
town was not occupied by the enemy, but many civilians were there. When the main force reached 
Autrecourt, a series of explosions were heard in the direction of the river. The bridges across 
the Meuse had been destroyed and as a result the 153d Brigade, with the exception of a few re- 
connoitering parties, remained stationary for the night. 

It was pitch dark and deathly still on the heights where the front line of the Division stopped 
on the night of November 6th. The hour was 12 by the watch of the sentry, who stood guard while 
his comrades snatched a few hours of much needed sleep. What was before him he did not know, 
for all that could be seen by a look over the steep precipice was a sea of black. 

Suddenly there were several sharp reports and flames swept up to the heavens. The town 
of Allicourt was burning, casting a glow over the entire valley. It was like throwing the spotlight 
on the darkened stage, but in this case the center of interest was not the living. By the light of the 
burning village. Sedan loomed in the distance. 

When the Meuse river was readied, orders came from the high command for a reorganization 
of the American forces, to remain on the ground now held and in the meantime to prepare for a 
further advance. The leading elements of the Division pushed up to the river, preparatory to a 
crossing. The river was found unfordable and it was necessary JLo await the erection of bridges. 



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Panorama of Sedan Taken from Hill Above Remilly, Where Left Flank of the 77th Division Rested 

It was here that a detachment of the 302d Engineers displayed great bravery in their efforts to place 
a passageway over the stream. Attempt after attempt was made in the face of German machine 
guns to build a bridge at Villers. Parties carrying material suffered most. No sooner would 
tln\ make their appearance than a Boche automatic or sniper would open fire, causing them to take 
to cover in the woods which bordered the river. Finally a covering party of machine gunners, in- 
fantry and artillery was called upon to protect the engineers while they proceeded with their 
work. The operation was completed late in the afternoon, and two platoons from 
the 305th Infantry were pushed to the other side of the river. Here they dug in and 
awaited developments. 

Another attempt was made to bridge the river at Remilly sur Meuse, but was temporarily 
defeated. This was in the area of the 154th Brigade. The attempt was finally successful and 
two patrols from the 307th Infantry were sent across the river nightly. Two automatic rifle posts 
also were established on the other side of the natural obstacle. It was the Division's first stationary 
warfare since the Vesle. 

To gain some idea of the doughboy's feeling on a patrol, the story of a private from the 307th 
Infantry is recounted here. It follows: 

"About 5 o'clock in the afternoon, the platoon sergeant came around and told me that I need 
not, go on the ration detail tonight, because I had been selected by the lieutenant to go with the 
automatic-rifle sergeant and a couple of others into Hunland. It was my second patrol, but with 
the end of the war so near, I did not relish the idea. 

"That night, about 7:30 o'clock, we went down to company headquarters and got a good hot 
meal. Our lieutenant came down to give- us instructions and make sure that we thoroughly under- 
stood all details. The first thing he did was to take off my bayonet and I was forced to give up a 
few metal souvenirs that I had in my pocket. The officer said that they might rattle out there in 
No Man's Land and give our whereabouts away. We also gave up all matches, and were then told 
to find out, just how close to the river the German outposts were. 

"Then we started out. We crossed the river at 11 o'clock. It, looked as if the Boche were 
expecting us, for we no more than got across when up went a great number of Very lights. We all 
dropped to the ground and waited for darkness. We proceeded for a distance of about four hundred 
yards more and then the sergeant, who has a better ear than I, dropped to the ground again. 'What's 
up?' I whispered. I was given a good stiff pinch in the arm by the sergeant in reply. I took it 
that he wanted me to keep quiet. Then through the darkness, about a hundred yards forward 
it seemed, came the sound of voices. 



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on November 11. 1918. Sedan Can be Seen Across Hie Meuse, 2\ Kilometers Away 



They were speaking German. We could see the radium-faced watch which one of the Boche 
was wearing on his wrist. 

"My heart was in my throat and was heating twice as fast as normal. That was enough for 
me and I breathed a great sigh of relief when the sergeant motioned to go back. Our report was 
that the German outposts were five hundred yards north of the Meuse river. " 

A bridge once built across the Meuse, did not mean that the Division had a permanent crossing 
at which troops could go and come whenever they pleased. It must be remembered that the Boche 
still had artillery and, to use the words of Corps headquarters, his artillery "shoots with the greatest 
of accuracy." It did not take long for the 
bridge constructed at Yillers to be destroyed. 
A big shell landed squarely on the narrow span, 
leaving five men on the other side of the river. 
The engineers were called again to reconstruct 
the bridge, and during the operation the 
bridgemen got into contact with the five men 
who had been cut off from their unit. 

The fact that there was no bridge across 
the Meuse river did not keep the 305th Infan- 
try from sending a patrol to gather informa- 
tion about the Germans. During the night of 
November 8th, one officer and a corporal, the 
latter being of German stock and having a 
good knowledge of the enemy's language, stole 
across the river on a raft and penetrated the German lines for a distance of one kilometer and a 
half. The route of the two passed through Amblimont, a small town on the north bank of the 
Meuse. When they were about half through with their work, they were challenged by a German 
sentry. The corporal replied to the challenge and gave a satisfactory explanation of their 
presence. The sentry passed them on. They returned after the completion of their ten kilo- 
meter journey behind the enemy's line and were able to report to their commanding officer the 
exact location of a field piece which had been harassing the troops, the disposition of machine 
guns protecting the German side of the Meuse and the number of troops hidden in the hills to the 
right of Sedan. For this feat, both were awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and the com- 
mendation of the commanding general. 




Spot Where Meuse River was Bridged 
by the 77th Division 



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Autrecourt, November, 1918 

The next day came the orders for the widening of the divisional sector. The 77th Division was 
taking over the corps front — twenty-five kilometers. One regiment alone was holding seven kilo- 
meters. 

Peace rumors were flying thick and fast. Some claimed that the conference was in session in 
Paris now, others that the war already had ended. The incessant shelling of the Boche disproved 
the latter, however, and it was not until the following day that the "real news" came forward. It 
was brought up by an officer, so, in the doughboy's opinion, it could not be wrong. 

In the operations department, the sighting of the peace dove had little elfect. Here these 
officers continued to play their chess-like game. "Be prepared to move forward" was among the 
i irders issued and these preparations were under way. The same was true at the French headquarters. 
To take Sedan and e\ en up the score of 1870 had been one of the chief aims of the French, ever since 
the great Allied drive began on July 18 at Chateau Thierry. By a previous agreement, the French 
were to be permitted to occupy the sector opposite Sedan, and in consequence, the 77th Division 
prepared to give over to the French Colonials. 

The night of November 10th and the early morning hours of November 11th will be long re- 
membered by the men of the 77th Division. Outside, the stillness of the night was broken now and 
then by the explosion of a solitary shell, which seemed to be a gentle reminder from the Boche 
that the war still continued. From the forward units came word that a quiet night had been spent, 
and a glance at the casualty report shows that not a man was killed on the final night of hostilities. 
Over on the German side of the Meuse, some Very pistol man continued to send up rockets in 
groups of threes — a red, a white and a blue. This was taken by the Americans as an effort on the 
part of the Germans, who now saw that their fate was sealed, to fraternize with the Yankee soldier — 
and the incident was ignored. The absence of planes, the big guns not roaring, and the rifles not 
cracking, put a mysterious touch into life at the front that night. The whole battle-field seemed 
deserted. The doughboy said it was a sign of good news. 

The last day of hostilities found the sun shining, quite a contrast from the preceding days of 
the campaign. Men in the front and rear areas alike were up early to hear the news, the news 



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Villers Devant Mouzon, Point where Bridge was Constructed Across the Mease by the 
77th Division — Looking North 

which would toll them whether Berlin refused or accepted. Finally the news came from the various 
regimental headquarters. It was nothing more than the terse announcement: 

"ARMISTICE EFFECTIVE 11 O'CLOCK. CEASE FIRE." 

So on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, hostilities of the greatest 
war in history ended with the 77th Division holding a front larger than any unit had ever attempted 
even in the quiet sectors of position warfare. 

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THE HEIGHTS OF SEDAN 

A soldier stands on Sedan's rolling heights; 

Nor does he see the shell-holed land below ; 

Nor does he see the havoc that the guns have played : 

The tottering walls, 

Shell-riddled homes — 

And all the other hell that follows War. 

Fading with the valley's morning mist 

Go centuries of tyranny the world will know no more; 

Centuries of ruthless wars that shall ne'er be fought again. 

Cruelty — Anarchy — Despots — Fear — 

All fade away; 

And when the mist is cleared, 

From the rolling heights of Sedan he can see 

A newer, truer world — 

Where men are brothers free: 

Free to speak ! 

Free to think! 

And free to live! 

He hears that song of world-wide Liberty. 

The guns will speak no more; 

The roar of cannons has been hushed; 

And that for which he long has sought 

Is now the world's possession. 

Ah ! Those who fight for freedom 

Do not wage their fight in vain! 

A soldier stands on Sedan's rolling heights, 
To East— to West— to South— to North- 
He sees Democracy ! 



10.3 ] 



IN MEMORIUM 



TO OUR BRAVE COMRADES WHO 
GAVE THEIR LIVES THAT OTHERS 
MIGHT LIVE; WHO NOBLY LAID THE 
SUPREME SACRIFICE UPON THE ALTER 
OF HUMAN LIBERTY; WHOSE BLOOD 
IS MINGLED WITH THE DUST OF A 
FOREIGN SOIL, MAKING IT HALLOWED 
GROUND WHEREON THE FOOT OF 
THE OPPRESSOR SHALL NOT TREAD 




ROLL OF HONOR 



KEY — A. — Killed. W. — Died of Wounds received in Action. 

Acd. — Killed by Accident. D. — Died of Disease. 



Name 



Rank 



Organization 



Address 



Date of 
Death 



Key 



A. 

A. 

A 
Acd. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

\V. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A 

A. 

A. 

A. 
Acd. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 
Acd. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 



Aasgaard, Aimer M. . . . 
AJbfamowitz, Harry. . . . 

Ackerman, Isador 

Ackerman, John J 

Aghma, Silvio 

Agler, Adelbert M 

Ali, Rocco 

Mlison. Robert 

Alvey. Martin N 

Alvord, Joseph M 

Amdur. Charles 

Amegod. Samuel 

Ames, James II 

Aiiimerman, John B. . . 

Amnion, Tobias 

Aneona, Guiseppe 

Anderson. Alfred 

Anderson, Arthur J. . . . 

Anderson. Broi 

Anderson. Carl J 

Anderson. Edward A . . 
Anderson. Elmero Q . . . 

Anderson. Gus 

Anderson. Harry M 

Anderson. John R 

Anderson. Nils. 

Anderson. Oscar D 

Anderson, Richard . . . 

Andrews, Paul F 

Angier, Albert E 

Angusano. William A . . 
Ankelman, Rudolph . 

Antkowiak, Joseph 

Anziano, Alfredo 

Apstein. Sam 

Arbuckle, \\ yatt L. .. . 
Armstrong. James P. . . 

Arnold, Harold V 

Arrigo, Giro 

Asello, Charles 

Ashe, George 

Athanasakos, Evanglos 
Ausenkus. Herman M . . 

Radrow, John F 

Bagley, Peter T., Jr.... 

Bahr, Edw. J 

Bair, Charles A 

Bair, Tom C 

Baker, Emanuel J 

Bakka, Jalnian A 

Bakka, Dick W 

Bang, John 

Barber, Homer 



Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

1M 

1st Lt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI.. 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI.. 
Bugler 

Sgt 

Pvt 

Pvt.. 1st CI.. 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI. 
Pvt., 1st CI.. 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

I'M 

Wag 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 
lsl L1 

\lec 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI.. 

I'M 

Pvt., 1st CI.. 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Mec 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI.. 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 



Hdqtrs. Co., 305 F. A.. 

Co. C, 307 Inf 

Co. E, 306 Inf 

Rtry. R. 301 F. A 

Co. F, 305 Inf 

Co. B, 305 M. G. Rn... 

Co. F, 305 Inf 

Co. G. 306 Inf 

San. Det., 307 Inf 

Co. F, 307 Inf 

Co. F, 307 Inf 

Co. H, 306 Inf 

Co. D. 307 Inf 

Co. H, 307 Inf 

Co. K, 307 Inf 

Co. H, 306 Inf 

Co. D, 306 Inf 

Co. L, 306 Inf 

Co. A, 306 Inf 

Co. B, 306 M. G. Bn... 

Co. C, 308 Inf 

304 F. A 

Co. K, 307 Inf 

Hdg. Det. 304M.G.Rn 

Co. C, 305 Inf 

Co. B, 305 Inf 

Co. C, 307 Inf 

Co. L, 305 Inf 

Co. G, 308 Inf 

Co. M. 308 Inf 

Rtry C, 304 F. A 

Co. H, 307 Inf 

Co. L, 305 Inf 

Co. F, 305 Inf 

Co. D, 302Engrs 

Co. E, 307 Inf 

Co. A, 308 Inf 

Co. F. 308 Inf 

Co. D, 308 Inf 

Co. E, 308 Inf 

Co. B, 305 Inf 

Co. E, 305 Inf 

Co. K, 308 Inf 

Hdqtrs. Co., 306 Inf 

Co. K, 306 Inf 

Co. E, 305 Inf 

Co. E, 305 Inf 

Co. B, 305 Inf 

Co. G, 308 Inf 

M. G. Co., 308 Inf 

Co. E, 308 Inf 

Co. K, 307 Inf 

M. G. Co., 305 Inf 



Twinn Valley, Minn 

New York City 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New Rochelle, N. Y 

Columbus, Ohio 

Calabria, Italy 

New York City 

Riney ville, Ohio 

Middletown. N. Y... 

Buffalo, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Tonawanda, N. Y . . . 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Buffalo, N. Y 

Brooklyn. N. Y 

New Britain, Conn . . 

Mullan, Idaho 

Jamestown, N. Y. . . . 

New York City 

New Britain, Conn. . 

Cresbard, S. D 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Priest River, Idaho . . 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Elbow Lake, Minn. . 

Orange, Mass 

New York City 

Waban, Mass 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Schenectady, N. Y. . 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Buffalo, N. Y 

Chicao, Calif 

Greece, N. Y 

New York City 

New York City 

New York City 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Nashua, Mont 

La Salle, N. Y 

New York City 

New York City 

Rock Springs, Wyo. . 
Ray City, Oregon 

New York City 

Red Lodge, Mont. . . 

Renville, Minn 

Lewiston, Mont 

Middle Falls, N. Y.. 



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Name 



Hank 



Organization 



Address 



Date of 
Death 



Key 



A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

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A. 

W. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

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A. 

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A. 

D. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 
Acd. 

W. 

A. 
Acd. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A 

W. 

A 

A. 

A. 



Barber, Jerry B 

Barbieri, Andrea 

Bardman, Barney 

Bargfrede, William A. . . 

Barse, Horace C 

Bates, Earle C 

Bates, Frank 

Batta, Alfred M 

Battaglia, Salvatore 

Baty, Christian A 

Bauer, Charles 

Bays, Jess L 

Beattie, Joseph S 

Beattie, Arthur G 

Becker, Edward 

Becker, Gustave 

Becker, Martin 

Beckrnan, Wm. F 

Beeson, Harry C 

Begley, William A 

Behrend, John 

Beifus, Martin 

Belegon. George S 

Helen, Stanley 

Belhumeur, Donatian. . . 

Bell, Edward J 

Bender, Fred. M 

Bendotti, Attillio 

Beneditle, Peter P 

Bennett, Elmer E 

Bessen, Harry G 

Benson, Leonard G 

Benson, Ole K 

Benthagen, George M . . 

Berg, John G 

Berg, Loranza 

Bergeor, Wladyslaw. 

Bergtoll, Louis 

Berkmeyer, Raymond A 

Berlin. Otto W 

Bernado, Giusseppe. 

Bertany, Joseph 

Beske, Arthur A 

Better, William 

Beyer, Robert H 

Bibo, Raffele 

Biggens, Thomas 

Bigler, A 

Black, Guy 

Blackburn, John 

Blackmore, Ray 

Blanchard, Nathaniel A 

Bland, Charles J 

Blascka, Albert 

Blauvelt, Charles R. . . . 

Blethen, Edgar A 

Bliss, Horace G 

Bloom, Louis 



Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

2dLt 

Pvt 

Sgt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 
Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt, 

Pvt 

Sgt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Corp 

Sgt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 
Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Sgt 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Sgt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

2dLt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Corpl 



Co. M, 305 Inf 

Co. A, 306 Inf 

Co. B, 307 Inf 

M. G. Co., 308 Inf 

Co. I, 306 Inf 

Hdqtrs. Troop, 77 Div 

Co. L, 306 Inf 

Co. I, 308 Inf 

Co. I, 307 Inf 

Co. B, 307 Inf 

Co. A, 306 Inf 

Co. <:, 306 Inf 

Co. G, 305 Inf 

Co. C, 306 M. G. Bn. . 

Co. I, 306 Inf 

Co. C, 306 M. G. Bn... 
Co. D, 306 M. G. Bn... 

Co. D, 305 Inf. 

Co. A, 308 Inf 

Co. G, 308 Inf 

Co. A, 307 Inf 

Co. M, 308 Inf 

Co. M, 308 Inf 

Co. I, 308 Inf 

Co. A, 306 Inf 

Co. A. 305 M. G. Bn.. 
Co. D, 305 M. G. Bn... 

Co. K, 305 Inf 

Hdqtrs. Co., 306 Inf . . . 

Co. E, 306 Inf 

Co. A, 308 Inf 

Co. B, 306 Inf 

Co. M. 308 Inf 

Co. G, 308 Inf 

Co. K, 308 Inf 

Co. A, 308 Inf 

Co. F, 305 Inf 

Co. K, 308 Inf 

Btry. F, 306 F. A 

Co. D, 306 Inf 

Co. D, 307 Inf 

Co. D, 307 Inf 

Co. D. 308 Inf 

Co. H, 306 Inf 

Co. B, 305 Inf 

Co. B, 307 Inf 

Co. B, 305 Inf 

Co. B, Amm. Train 

Co. C, 307 Inf 

Co. B, 307 Inf 

Co. A, 305 Inf 

Co. G, 307 Inf 

Co. E, 308 Inf 

Btry. A, 304 F. A 

Hdqtrs. Co., 307 Inf. . . 

Btry. C, 305 F. A 

M. G. Co., 308 Inf 

Co G, 305 Inf 



Marshfield, Ore 

Winchester, Mass. 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Waubay, S. D 

Columbus, Ohio 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Lawrence, N. Y 

New York City 

Canton, S. Dak 

New York City 

Tucumcari, N. M ... 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

No address 

Ghent, Minn 

Richmond Hill, N. H. 
Huntington, N. Y . . . 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Enterprise. Ore 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Townsend, Mont. . . . 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Boston, Mass 

New York City 

Woonsocket, R. I . . . . 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Subbt, Wyo 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

No address 

Portland, Ore 

Gildford, Mont 

Borup, Minn 

Foston, Minn 

La (irande, Ore 

Webster, Mass 

Orpheum, Mont 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Sterling Station, N. Y 
Plymouth, Mass. ... 
Bridgeport, Conn .... 

Hector, Minn 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Buffalo, N. Y 

Buffalo, N. Y 

Buffalo, N. Y 

College Point, N. Y. . 
Fort Atkinson, Wise 
Soda Springs, Idaho . 

Plainview, Tex 

Delmar, N. Y 

New York City 

St. Paul, Minn 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Minneapolis, Minn. . . 

Baker, Nevada 

New York City 



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Name 



Hank 



Organization 



Address 



Date of 
Death 



Key 



W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W 

A. 

W. 

W 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 



Blowers, Bert L 

Blundell, John 

Blyleven, Harry 

Bochy, Ashanzo 

Boden. John 

Bogdanowis, Edward M 

Bohm, Emil J 

Bohner, Fred. A 

Bolton, George T 

Bolvig, Eiler V 

Booth, Percy C 

Boriskin, Joseph H. . . . 

Bosnian, Harold B 

Both well, Herbert E. . . 

Bower, William G 

Bowyer, Harry S 

Brachvogel, William . . . 
Bradshaw, Harry W. . . 

Brady, Hugh 

Brady, William A 

Braman, Bobert C 

Brand, John J 

Branson, Lewis L 

Brawley, Walter M 

Bray, David 

Brennan.Edward C 

Brennan, James M 

Brenner, Frederick J . . . 

Brenner, Louis 

Breth, Louis 

Bridgeman, Frank J . . . . 
Bridgeworth, Irving W . 

Briggs, Clarence E 

Briggs, Leon E 

Brigham, Joel E 

Bright, Virgil H 

Brill, Samuel 

Brit tain, Aultonk 

Brodsky, Pliilys 

Bromley, Charles 

Brooks, AJph 

Brooks, Belvidere 

Brooks, James W 

Brophy. William F 

Brosnahan, John T 

Brown, Edmund F 

Brown, Harold 

Brown, James F 

Brown, Martin 

Brown, Peter 

Broxholm, Samuel F. S. . 

Bruce, Henry G 

Bruce, Henry A 

Brudwick, Christian J . . 
Brunick, Edmond F. . . . 

Bruton, James 

Bryant, Otto. . 

Brzoska, Ignatius 



Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI.. 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Sgt 

2dLt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI. 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt., 1st CI.. 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Corpl 

Pvt., 1st CI. . 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Corpl 

Pvt., 1st CI.. 

Capt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Capt 

Pvt., 1st CI. . 

Pvt 

Pvt, 1st CI.. 
Pvt., 1st CI.. 

Pvt 

IstLt 

Pvt., 1st CI.. 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Bn. Sgt. Maj 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 



Co. K, 307 Inf 

Co. D, 307 Inf 

Co. H, 307 Inf 

Co. A, 303 Inf 

Co. <;, 308 Inf 

Co. K, 308 Inf 

Co. G, 305 Inf 

Co. K, 306 Inf 

Co. M, 307 Inf 

Co. H, 308 Inf 

Co. A, 307 Inf 

Hdqtrs. Co., 306 Inf.. . 
306 A. Co., 302 San.Tr 

Co. K, 306 Inf 

Co. K, 305 Inf 

Co. M, 308 Inf 

Co. L, 308 Inf 

Co. C, 308 Inf 

Co. B, 307 Inf 

Co. G, 305 Inf 

Co. G, 307 Inf 

Co. B, 305 Inf 

Co L, 305 Inf 

Co. B.305M. G. Bn... 

Co. B, 306 Inf 

Co. I, 307 Inf 

Co. G, 305 Inf 

Co. C, 306 M. G. Bn... 

Co. D, 308 Inf 

Co. B, 307 Inf 

Co. M, 308 Inf 

Co. F, 307 Inf 

Co. A, 306 M. G. Bn. . 

Co. E, 305 Inf 

M. G. Co., 308 Inf 

M. G. Co., 308 Inf 

Co. E, 302 Engrs 

Co. C, 307 Inf 

Co. L, 307 Inf 

Co. V, 305 Inf 

Co. K, 306 Inf 

Co. I), 308 Inf 

Co. M, 308 Inf 

Co. B, 307 Inf 

Co. I, 306 Inf 

Hdqtrs. Co., 308 Inf. . . 

Co. D, 308 Inf 

Co. D, 302 Engrs 

Co. E, 306 Inf 

Co. M, 307 Inf 

Co. L, 307 Inf 

Hdqtrs. Co., 306 Inf. . . 

Co. A, 308 Inf 

Co. B, 306 Inf 

Co. K, 306 Inf 

Co G, 308 Inf 

Btry. D, 304 F. A 

Co. C, 306 Inf 



Warsaw, N.Y 

Salt Lake City, Utah . 

Geneva, N.Y 

Custer, Mont 

Dayton, Ohio 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Islip, L. I., N. Y 

Big Sandy, Mont 

Perry, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Great Falls, Mont. . . . 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Webster, S. D 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Forsyth, Mont 

Napa, Calif 

New York City 

New York City 

East Penfield, N. Y... 

New York City 

Portland, Ore 

Austin, Ark 

New York City 

Brooklyn. N. Y 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Seattle, Wash 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

New York City 

Joplin, Mo 

Kellogg, Minn 

Kellogg, Minn 

New York City 

Douglasville, Ga 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

East Hampton, Mass . , 

Shelby, Mont 

New York City 

Fairport, N. Y 

Waterbury, Conn 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Bakersfield, Calif 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Princess Bay, N. Y . . . 

Whitman, Mass 

Delanson, N.Y 

New York City 

Enterprise, Ore 

Seattle, Wash 

South Boston, Mass. . . 
Long Island City, N. Y 

Sutherland, Iowa 

Buffalo, N.Y 



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Name 



Bue, Peter 

Buehl, Adolph 

Buickas, Baltias 

Bunce, Charles 

Bunce, James B 

Burdick, Jesse L 

Burke, Frank W 

Burns. James 

Burns, Boy L 

Burrows, John 

Burson, Paul A 

Buth, Harry 

Butler, Bartholomew. . . . 

Byrne, Joseph F 

Cabe, Seed C 

Cafferty, Patrick J 

Cahill, William F 

Callahan. William E. . . . 

Callaway, Howard 

Callwell, Samuel H 

Campbell, Ernest J 

Campbell, John A 

Campbell, Payton B. . . . 
Campbell, Thomas E 

Capatosta, Anguseo 

Capelle, Rudolph 

Caplo, Stanley 

Caputo, Domenieo 

Carabine, Thomas F. . . . 

Carbone, Andero 

Carey, Edgar 

Carlo, Michael 

Carlson, Edwin E 

Carlson, Nathaniel J. . . . 

Carnebucci, Catino 

Carmichael, James L. . . . 

Carpenter, Frank B 

Carr, Francis J 

Carr, Joseph A 

Carrol], William J 

Carson, John P 

Cartazzo, Emelio 

( larter, Michael 

Case, Charles B 

Case, Henry J 

Casey, George A 

Cassell, Frederick 

( '.astrogiovanna, Samuel 

Cavello, Thomas 

( lazier, Oscar . 

Ceiber, George 

Centonze, Vineenzo 

Chambers, Ernest A . .. . 

( .handler, Grover C 

Chaney, William T 

Chelberg, James F 

Cherry, Earl L 

< '.hamberlin, Francis M. . 



1 1 \ M K 



Pvt 

Sgt 

Pvt 

Sgt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Sgt 

Pvt., 1st CI. 
Pvt., 1st CI. 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Lieut 

Pvt 

Pvt 

IstLt 

( lorpl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Sgt 

Sgt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Sgt 

Corpl 

Pvt., 1st CI. 

Pvt 

Pvt 

( lorpl 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 
1st Lt 

Pvt 

Sgt 

Pvt., 1st CI. 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt... 

Pvt., 

Pvt. 



Organization 



1st CI 



Co. D, 308 Inf 

Btry. E, 304 F. A... 

Co. H, 305 Inf 

Co. G, 307 Inf 

Co. H, 305 Inf 

Co., 305 Inf 

Co. B. 307 Inf 

Btry. E, 306 F. A..., 

Co. E, 306 Inf 

Co. G, 305 Inf 

Co. A, 308 Inf 

Co. H, 308 Inf 

Co. F, 308 Inf 

Co. E, 306 Inf 

Co. I, 305 Inf 

Co. K, 307 Inf 

Co. M, 307 Inf 

Co. L, 305 Inf 

Co. D, 305 Inf 

Co. H, 308 Inf 

Co. D. 307 Inf 

Co. K, 305 Inf 

Co. D, 306 M.G. Bn 

Co. A. 307 Inf 

Co. C, 308 Inf 

Co. A, 306 Inf 

Co. A, 307 Inf 

Co. B, 305 Inf 

Co. C, 308 Inf 

Co. I, 305 Inf 

Co. E, 305 Inf 

Co. B, 307 Inf 

Co. G., 307 Inf 

Co. A, 307 Inf 

Co. C, 308 Inf 

Co. B, 305 M. G. Bn 

Co. C, 307 Inf 

Co. (J, 308 Inf 

Co. A, 308 Inf 

Co. B, 305 Inf 

Co. D, 305 Inf 

Co. C, 305 Inf 

Co. K. 306 Inf 

Co. L, 308 Inf 

\1 G. Co., 305 Inf. 

Co. G, 305 Inf 

Co. I, 308 Inf 

Co. C, 308 Inf 

Co. H, 308 Inf 

Co. E, 305 Inf 

Btry. E, 304 F. A... 

Co. L, 308 Inf 

Co. A, 307 Inf 

Co. E, 305 Inf 

Co. A, 308 Inf 

Co. A, 306 Inf 

Co. E, 305 Inf 

Co. M, 307 Inf .... 



Address 



Enterprise, Ore 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

No address 

No address 

Leonardsville, N Y 

New York City 

New York City 

Port Chester, N. Y 

New York City 

Ashwood, Ore 

Sabin, Minn 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Canton, N. C 

New York City 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Eugene, Ore 

Burns, Wyo 

Sewanee, Tenn 

Fargo, N. Dak 

Buffalo, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Buffalo, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Fall River, Mass 

Utica, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Cromwell, Conn 

Brockton, Mass 

Westlield, Mass 

New York City 

Lockport, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Church ville, N. Y 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

East Douglass. Mass 

Buffalo, N. V 

Locke, N. Y 

Cold Spring-on-Hud., N. Y 

Oyster Bay, N. Y 

Westfield, N. Y 

Tottenville, N. Y 

Afton, Wyo 

No address 

Ml. Vernon, N. Y 

Paris, Mont 

Burlington, Colo 

Condon, Ore 

Sag Harbor, N. Y 

Sidney, Mont 

Biggins, Idaho 



Date of 
Death 



10/12/18 

8/28/18 

11/ 3/18 

8/30/18 

9/ 8/18 

9/27/18 

8/25/18 

9/26/18 

9/24/18 

10/15/18 

10/ 1/18 

10/ 5/18 

8/21/18 

8/16/18 

8/14/18 

9/14/18 

9/29/18 

10/ 2/18 

10/13/18 

10/ 6/18 

11/ 7/18 

9/27/18 

9/ 4/18 

10/ 4/18 

6/24/18 

10/ 1/18 

10/12/18 

6/ 3/18 

6/24/18 

10/13/18 

9/28/18 

11/ 8/18 

10/ 5/18 

11/ 4/18 

10/ 5/18 

9/27/18 

10/ 5/18 

8/15/18 

9/29/18 

9/26/18 

10/22/18 

10/13/18 

11/ 5/18 

8/17/18 

9/ 8/18 

9/28/18 

8/21/18 

10/ 6/18 

10/ 4/18 

10/ 5/18 

9/ 9/18 

10/15/18 

10/ 3/18 

10/ 4/18 

10/ 1/18 

9/ 6/18 

10/ 3/18 

11/10/18 



Key 



A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
Acd. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A 
W. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
W. 
A. 
Acd. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 



110 



\ Wll 



Hank 



( Irganization 



rVoUUESS 



Date of 
Death 



Key 



A. 
A. 
A. 
\\. 
V 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A.. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A 
A. 
A. 
A 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
\. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 



Chinn, Henry 

( Christian, Robert E 
Christiansen, Conrad J 
Christianson, John C. 

Church. Hoscoe G 

Churchman, Oscar D 
Cieslinski, John T 

Clainos. Charles 

( .la re Thomas J 

Clark, Frank 

Clark. Herbert J 

Clark. Nathan 

Clancy, Bartley 

Clark. Raymond 0.... 

( )layton, Jerry 

( '.lifton, Harry 

( 'linton, Harry T 

Chine, John C 

Coccarelli, Hannibal 

Coffey, Patrick 

Cohen, Raphael 
Colburn, Homer N. . . . 

Colby, Frank 

( '.die, Harvey R 

Coleman, Jeremiah J. 
( '.ollaniore, Jesse B. . . . 

Colli. Louis 

( Collins, I lennis 

Collins, Golden A 

( '.iillins, Homer E 

('.oilman, Solomon ... 

Comeau, Armand 

Comer, Michael 

Comma, John 

Conay, Irving 

Conheady, Patrick. 

Conner, Roy 

Conner, James 

Conrad, James M 

Cook, James 

Cook, Percy E 

Cooley, Edwin P 

Conway, Harold 

( '.< i< ipir. Henry . . . 

Corbel t. Frank H 

< lorcoran, George S. . . 
( '.nii|ie. Clarence R. 
Courtwright, Wilbur \ 
( lowell, Clarence C . . . 
( 'rahlree. Walter J 

( i Mines. ( '.liarles 

Crandall, Elverton C. 

Crane, Walter C 

Crocka, Jacob 

Cromarty. \\ illiam. . . . 

( Iross, ( '.liarles E 

Grouse, William P. . . . 
< Irowley, Daniel 



Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt .... 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Sgt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt. . 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Sgt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt.; ist ci 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt 

( '.orpl 

Pvt 

I'M 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Sgt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt 

1st Ft 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

I'M 

Pvt., Ist CI 



Co. H. 30K Inf. 

Co. H. 308 Inf 

Co. II. .'S07 Inf 

Co. IU, 308 Inf 

Co. K. .107 Inf 

Co. E. 307 Inf 

San. Det., SOT Inf 

Co. G, 305 Inf 

Co. B, 306 Inf 

Co. F, 30.". Inf 

\l (i. Co., 307 Inf 
Co. D, 306 M. G. Bn 

Co I. 305 Inf 

Co. II, 308 Inf 

Co. I, 305 Inf 

Co. K, 3<>h Inf 

Hdqtrs. Co., 307 Inf 

Co. E, 305 Inf 

Co. D, 305 Inf 

Co. M, 308 Inf 

Co. C, 305 Inf 

Co. B, 308 Inf 

Co. I, 306 Inf 

Co. K, 307 Inf 

Co. G, 307 Inf 

Co. M, 305 Inf 

Co. A, 305 Inf 

Co. C, 306 Inf 

Co. A, 308 Inf 

Co. C, 306 M. G. Bn.. 
Supp. Co., 308 Inf . . 

Co. B, 305 Inf 

Co. A, 306 Inf 

Co. M, 307 Inf 

Co. A, 307 Inf 

Co. A, 308 Inf 

Co. A, 308 Inf 

Co. B, 307 Inf 

Co. D, 306 M. G. Bn.. 

Co. G, 307 Inf 

Co. L, 307 Inf 

Co. G, 306 Inf 

Co. A, 305 M. G. Bn.. 

Co. G, 306 Inf 

Co. C, 307 Inf 

Co. F, 308 Inf 

Co. G, 306 Inf 

Co. A, 306 Inf 

Co. C, 306 Inf. ....... 

Co. L, 307 Inf 

Co. G, 305 Inf 

Hdg. Co., 306 Inf . 

Co. M, 305 Inf 

Co. M. 308 Inf 

Hdqtrs. Troop 

Co, C 306 Inf 

Co. K. 307 Inf 

Co. C, 302 Engrs 



New York City 

Pawtucket, IF I 

Eureka, Mont 

( '.linton. Iowa 

Willow Creek. Mont 
Sheridan. ( Ire 

Bloomfield, N.J 

New York City 

Boulder, Colo 

Brooklyn, NY 

Pavilion, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. V 

Winchester. Mass 

W arner Fake, Ore 

New York City 

Sharpsburgb, Pa 

New York City 

Brattleboro, Vt 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y . 

Brooklyn. N. Y 

Holley, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Belgrade, Mont 

Middletown, Conn 

Reedsport, Ore 

New York City 

New York City 

Monument, Ore 

Jamestown, N. Y 

New York City 

Sherman Station, Me. . . 

New York City 

New York City 

New York City 

New York City 

Ringgold, Ga 

New York City 

New York City 

Victor, N. Y 

New York City 

Sunderland, Mass 

Cortland, N. Y 

Richmond, Ore 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Swansea, Mass 

Midvale, Idaho 

West Bridgewater, Mass. 

New York City 

New York City 

Watertown, N. Y 

Allegany, Ore 

Williamson, N. Y 

Liberty, N. Y 

Ilurleyville, N. Y 

Hudson, N. Y 

Winthrop, N. Y 



10 8/18 
10 8/18 
10 12 18 
10 II I!', 
10 12 18 

10 II IK 
8 26 IK 
o 27 IK 
27/18 

11 0/18 
II 18 

10 IK 

10 13 IK 

III 8 IK 

8 12 IK 

III 2 18 

10 IK 

10 10 IK 

Id 18 

9/ 5/18 

9/ 2/18 

(i 24/18 

o 5/18 

lo 12/18 

8/23 IK 

11/10/18 

9/26/18 

9/ 5/18 

10/ 1/18 

8/22/18 

10/16/18 

10/ 3/18 

10, 17/18 

9/16/18 

8 20 18 

10 5/18 

10/31/18 

10/ 5 IK 

10 K IK 

IK 

11/ I IK 

8, 28/18 

o 26/18 

10/14/18 

10/21/18 

8/16/18 

8/27/18 

10/14/18 

10/14/18 

10/ 9/18 

7/ 9/18 

10,14/18 

10 13/18 

10/ 6/18 

II IK 

8 28/18 

10/12, IK 

10 13/18 



111 



Name 



Rank 



Organization 



Address 



Date of 
Death 



Key 



A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
Actl. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
\\ 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A.. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A.. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
\. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 

w. 

A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 



Crowley, Edward J 

< Irowley, William D 

Cucchiara, Silvestre 

Cullen, Richard 

Cummings, Clarence H. 
Cunningham. Ambrose J 

Cunnano, James 

Curtis, Issac. W 

Cusack, Timothy F 

Daley, James 

Daly, William L 

Damato, Anthony 

Damcott, John F 

Damone, Ralph 

Dantzig, Mark 

Danziger, David 

Daonii, Patrick 

Daunce, William 

DAvella, John 

Davenport, Thomas S. . . . 

Davis, Charles J 

Davis, Edward 

Davis, Ephriam J 

Dawson, Charles J., Jr. . . 

De Radts, Orie 

De Rarbiery, Joseph G . . . 

De Felice, Nicola 

De Frisco, Victor 

Degnan, Thomas 

Delisle, Fred. L 

De Long, Clarence 

De Long, Herbert W. . . . 

De VVering, John 

Denowitz, Jacob 

De Rham, Charles, Jr. . 

Desmarais, Samuel 

D'Esposito, Frank M 

Detraini, D. A 

Devitt, Thomas 

Devoe, George 

DeWitt, Roy 

Di Carlo, Angelo 

Dictarook, John 

Diele, Giuseppe 

Diesel, Louis 

Dieterle, Glenn R 

Dietrich, George J 

Di Leo, Antonio 

Di Mele, Guiseppe 

Dimmick, Frank C 

Dingledine, Elliott N . . . 

Dinitz, Sam 

Di Paola, Peter 

Dipasquale, Fortunato. . 

Directar, Samuel 

Dissick, Harry 

Dittner, Henry 

Dixon, Joseph H 



Sgt 

Pvt,, 1st CI. 
Pvt,, 1st CI. 
Pvt., 1st CI. 
Pvt., 1st CI. 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI. 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt,, 1st CI. 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st (1 
Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., lsl CI. 

Pvt 

IM 

Sgt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI. 

1st Lt 

IM 

Sgt 

IM 

IM 

IM 

IM 

IM 

I'M 

IM 

IM.. 1st CI. 

IM 

Pvt., 1st CI. 
Pvt,, 1st CI. 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt.. 

IM., 

Pvt, 

IM 

IM 



1st CI. 



Co. F. 307 Inf 

Co. C, 306 Inf 

Co. D, 302Engrs 

Co. R, 307 Inf 

Hdqtrs. Co., 306 Inf 

Co. M, 307 Inf 

Co. C, 306 M. G. I'm 

Co. A, 307 Inf 

Co. D, 305 Inf 

M. G. Co., 305 Inf . . 

Co. L, 305 Inf 

Co. A, 306 Inf 

Co. C, 308 Inf 

Co. R, 305 Inf 

Co. C, 306 Inf 

Co. L, 305 Inf 

Co. E, 308 Inf 

Co. C, 307 Inf 

Co. D, 306 Inf 

Co. L, 307 Inf 

Co. F, 305 Inf 

Co. C, 305 Inf 

Co. F, 307 Inf 

Co. E, 306 Inf 

Co. C, 305 Inf 

Co. A, 305 Inf 

Rtry. C, 306 F. A.... 

Co. R, 306 Inf 

Co. M, 306 Inf 

M. G. Co., 306 Inf. .. 

Co. R, 305 Inf 

Co. D, 307 Inf 

Co. C, 305 Inf 

Co. K, 305 Inf 

Co. R, 305 Inf 

Co. E, 305 Inf 

Co. R, 305 Inf 

Rtry. E, 306 F. A. . . . 
M. G. Co., 306 Inf . 

Co. R, 306 Inf 

Co. E, 308 Inf 

Co. E, 305 Inf 

Co. A, 306 M. (i. Bn. 

Co. F, 305 Inf 

Co. D, 306 M. (i. P.m. 

Co. M, 306 Inf 

Co. I, 305 Inf 

Co. D, 305 Inf 

Co. H, 307 Inf 

Co. D, 306 M. <; Bn. 
Co. C, 306 Inf 

Co. L, 307 Inf 

Co. G, 305 Inf 

Co. D. 308 Inf 

Co. G, 306 Inf 

Co. I-'. 305 Inf 

Co. <i. 307 Inf 

Co. L, 305 Inf 



New York City 

Millers Falls, Mass 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Rome, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Rangor, Me 

New York City 

Hastings-on-Hudson, N. Y 

Turner Falls, Mass 

New York City 

Clymer, N. Y 

New York City 

New York City 

New York City 

Naugatuck, Conn 

Wilson, N. Y 

Woodhaven, N. Y 

Rensselaer, N. Y 

Schenectady, N. Y 

Reliance, Wyo 

Ripley, Okla 

Rrooklyn, N. Y 

Sodus, N. Y 

( tssining, N. Y 

Wakefield, Mass 

New York City 

New York City 

Fall River. Mass 

Fulton, N. Y 

Relmont, N. Y 

Marion, N. Y 

Rrooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Southbridge, Mass 

Rrooklyn, N. Y 

Rrooklyn, N. Y 

Providence, R.I 

Millbury, Mass 

Logan, Utah 

Little Falls, N. Y 

Milford, Mass 

Mt. Vernon, N. Y 

Rrooklyn, N. Y 

Gilbert, Idaho 

Rochester, N. Y 

Rrooklyn, N. Y 

Waterbury, Conn 

Ringhamton, N. Y 

Urbana, Ohio 

Rrooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Niagara Falls, N. Y 

New York City 

Rrooklyn, N. Y 

Niagara Falls, N. Y 

Portland, Ore 



9/15/18 

9/26/18 

11/ 5/18 

9/ 1/18 

8/14/18 

10/ 4/18 

10/ 4/18 

11/ 4/18 

11/ 5/18 

11/ 5/18 

9/27/18 

8/24/18 

10/ 5/18 

6/ 3/18 

9/ 5/18 

11/10/18 

10/ 8/18 

10/16/18 

11/ 5/18 

11/ 4/18 

11/17/18 

11/10/18 

9/ 6/18 

7/20/18 

9/26/18 

9/26/18 

8/20/18 

9/27/18 

9/ 6/18 

8/27/18 

8/24/18 

9/16/18 

9/26/18 

8/15/18 

10/18/18 

10/ 3/18 

<i 29 18 

10/22/18 

8/27/18 

9/ 8/18 

10/ 8/18 

10/ 3/18 

9/14/18 

10/ 4/18 

10/ 8/18 

10/ 1/18 

10/15/18 

9/ 6/18 

9/30/18 

10/ 9/18 

10/11/18 

11/12/18 

9/27/18 

9/26/18 

11/ 5/18 

10/ 6/18 

9/ 6/18 

11/10/18 



112 



Name 



Rank 



Organization 



Address 



Date of 
Death 



Key 



A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
Acd. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
Acd. 
A. 
A. 



Docteur, Michael C . . , 

Doerr, Louis 

Dolan, John P 

Dollarhide, John C . . . 

Donkers, Joseph V 

Donahue, William J . . 
Donnellon, Joseph J . 
Donovan, James P. . . 
Donovan, William J . . 

Dooley, Henry 

Dorini, Carlo 

Doris, James T., Jr . . . 

Dorr, Donald E 

Dorscheid, Floyd F. . . 

Doucett, John 

Doucette, William. . 

Douglas, John F 

Dowd, John F 

Downs, George T 

Doyle, William J 

Drezwicki, Raphael A 

Driscoll, William 

Drummond, Frank D 
Duddy, Michael J 

Dudley, Carl A 

Duff. Henry I 

Duffy, Edward J 

Duhamel, Come 

Dunleavy, Joseph J. . 

Dunn, James R 

Dunn, Thomas F. . . . 
Dunne, George R . . . . 

Dupois, Rene 

Duvall, Harold L. . . 
Dwyer, Richard M . . . 
Dwyer, William E .. . 

Dyer, Alexander 

Dyrdall, Joseph B . . . 
Eastman, George A. . 

Eck, Herbert 

Eckersley, Frank M . . 
Eckert, Arthur J . . . . 

Eckhoff, Nils 

Edwinson, Carl E. . . . 

Egan, John 

Eickoff, Raymond E 

Eike, Hartvik B 

Elliott, Archie J 

Elliott, James R 

Ellison, Gus 

Emery, George D 

Emery, Robert S. . . . 
Emmons, Oscar V . . . 
Engel, Herbert B . . . . 

Englander, Leo 

English, Earl 

Epstein, William. . . . 
Ericson, Alfred E. . . . 



Corpl 

Pvt., 1st CI. 

Pvt 

I\t 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Sgt., 1st CI. 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Sgt 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

1st Lt 

2d Lt 

2d Lt 

Pvt., 1st CI 
Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Sgt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

1st Lt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Sgt 

Wag 

Pvt 

Pvt 

1M 

Pvt 

Sgt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

2d Lt 

Pvt 



Co. G, 306 Inf 

Co. F, 302Engrs 

Co. B, 307 Inf 

Co. E, 305 Inf 

Co. B, 307 Inf 

Co. H, 305 Inf 

Hdqtrs. Co., 306 Inf. . 

Co. M, 308 Inf 

Co. E, 305 Inf 

Co. B, 306 Inf 

Co. D, 306 Inf 

Co. D, 302Engrs 

Co. H, 308 Inf 

Co. M, 307 Inf 

Co. K, 308 Inf 

Co. C, 306 M. G. Bn. 
M. G. Co., 308 Inf 

Co. A, 305 Inf 

Co H, 307 Inf 

Co. F, 307 Inf 

Co. L, 307 Inf 

Co. I, 307 Inf 

Co. B, 306 Inf 

Co. C, 305 M. G. Bn. 
Co. A, 306M. G. Bn. 
Co. B, 305 M. G. Bn. 

Co. D, 307 Inf 

Co. A, 306 Inf 

Co. A, 308 Inf 

Co. A, 306 Inf 

Co. K, 306 Inf 

Co. F, 307 Inf 

Co. A, 307 Inf 

Co. C, 302 Engrs. . . . 

Co. A, 305 Inf 

Co. A, 305 Inf 

Co. D, 305 Inf 

Co. B, 308 Inf 

Co. A, 308 Inf 

Btry A, 306 F. A. . 

Co. D, 308 Inf 

Hdqtrs. Co., 306 Inf. 

Co. D, 307 Inf 

Co. D, 306 Inf 

Co. E, 305 Inf 

Co. A, 302 Engrs. . . 

Co. M, 307 Inf 

Co. D.307 Inf 

Sup. Co., 305 Inf. . . 

Co. F, 308 Inf 

Co. I, 306 Inf 

Co. D, 306 Inf 

Co. B, 306 Inf 

Co. D, 305 Inf 

Co. D, 308 Inf 

Co. D, 306 Inf 

Field & Staff, 305 Inf 
Co. H, 308 Inf 



Cape Vincent, N. Y 

College Point, N. Y 

Buffalo, N. Y 

Waitsbury, Wash 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Winchester, Mass 

New York City 

New Brighton, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Fall Biver, Mass 

New York City 

Yonkers, N. Y 

Portland, Ore 

Cowsville, N. Y 

Lawrence, Mass 

Dorchester, Mass 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Fort Montgomery, N. Y. 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Buffalo, N. Y 

Fairyland, Idaho 

Plains, Pa 

New York City 

New York City 

Lockport, NY 

Woonsocket, B. I 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Oneida, N. Y 

Marcellus, N. Y 

New York City 

Fairhaven, Mass 

Hillburn, N. Y 

Medford, Mass 

Rochester, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Oakland, Minn 

Nyssa, Ore 

New York City 

Cove, Ore 

Buffalo, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Spokane, Wash 

Clyde, N. Y 

New York City 

Martinsdale, Mont 

New York City 

Ossining, N. Y 

Greenfield, Mass 

South Boston, Mass 

Bichmond Hill, N. Y . . . 

Claytonia, Idaho 

Yonkers, N. Y 

New York City 

Kooshia, Idaho 

New York City 

Tiler, Idaho 



8/27/18 

9/26/18 

9/14/18 

10/ 2/18 

9/ 2/18 

11/ 7/18 

11/ 7/18 

8/18/18 

10/ 5/18 

9/27/18 

10/15/18 

8/23/18 

10/ 5/18 

9/14/18 

8/22/18 

8/22/18 

8/23/18 

9/ 7/18 

8/27/18 

9/ 5/18 

9/14 18 

9/ 9/18 

9/25/18 

8/12/18 

9/15/18 

9/27/18 

9/ 6/18 

8/19/18 

10/12/18 

9/ 6/18 

9/27/18 

8/27/18 

10/16/18 

10/18/18 

9/ 7/18 

9/ 6/18 

10/ 4/18 

10/ 6/18 

10/ 1/18 

8/22/18 

10/10/18 

9/11/18 

10/15/18 

9/26/18 

10/ 3/18 

11/ 1/18 

9/30/18 

10/15/18 

10/18/18 

10/15/18 

9/ 3/18 

9/ 4/18 

9/27/18 

9/ 5/18 

8/23/18 

9, 26/18 

10/13/18 

10/ 5/18 



113 



Name 



Hank 



Organization 



Address 



Date of 
Death 



Key 



A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A.. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
W. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
W. 
W. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
W. 
W. 
W. 
A. 



Evenson, Ed 


Pvt 


Everett, Harvey C 


Sgt 




Pvl 


Fagan, Charles E 


Wag 


Fagan, Joseph M 


Pvt 


Falco, Thomas J 


Corpl 


Fallon, William H 


Corpl 


Fallowell, Charles W 


Pvt 


Famiglietto, Gennaro .... 


Pvl 


Fanning, William H 


Pvt 


Farrell, Patrick 


Pvt 


Farrell, Richard 


Pvt., 1st CI 


Fassett, Ancel E 


Pvt 


Falseas, Paul 


Pvt., 1st CI.. 


Feit, Rav J 


Pvt 


Fellows, Oliver S 


Pvt 


Felter, Earle B . . . . 


1st Lt 


Fentz, MiloT 


Pvt 


Ferris, Ladue S 


Pvt 


Feuerlieht, Samuel 


Pvt 




Pvt 


Fickbohm, Christian H. . 


Corpl 




Pvt... . 




Pvt. . 




Pvt.. 




Pvt 


Finnegan, Cornelius J . . . 


Corpl 


Finnegan, John 


Pvt., 1st CI.. 


Finnertv, Edward F 


Pvt 




Sgt 


Finstad, Olaf 


Pvt 


Fisher, Wallace 


Pvt.. . . 


Fiske, Harold 


2d Lt 


Fitzpatrick, Edward A. . . 


Pvt 


Fitzpatrick, Edward, Jr . 


Pvt.. 1st CI.. 


Fitzpatrick, Richard 


2d Lt 


Flack, Herbert 


Pvt 


Flaherty, William A 


Corpl 


Flanagan, Robert 


Corpl 


Fleck, Carl W 


Pvt 


Florence, Joseph 


Pvt., 1st CI.. 


Flugge, Frederick E 


Pvt 


Flynn, Thomas G 


Pvt 




Corpl 

Pvt 


Falliard, James, Jr 


Forma ton, Carmine 


Pvt... . 


Forte, Salvatore 


Sgt 


Foss, John A 


Pvt 


Foster, Claytie S 


Pvt.. 


Foster, Henry A 


Pvt... . 




Corpl 


Francobandiero, Donato. . 


Pvt., 1st CI. . 


Franklin, Renjamin 


Pvt 


Franks, Forest M 


Pvt.. . . 


Frascati, Giovanni 


Pvt.. 1st CI. . 




Pvt. . . . 


Fredericko, Frank 


Pvt 


Fredericks, Harry R 


Pvt., 1st CI. 



Co. M, 308 Inf 

Co. H, 307 Inf 

Co. M, 307 Inf 

Sup. Co., 306 Inf 

308 Amb. Co., 302 S. T. 

Co. I, 307 Inf 

Co. I, 307 Inf 

Co. H, 307 Inf 

Co. M, 308 Inf 

Co. K, 306 Inf 

Co. A. 306 Inf 

Co. H, 307 Inf 

Co. H, 308 Inf 

Btry. F, 304 F. A 

Co. M, 307 Inf 

Co. C, 306 Inf 

Co. L, 307 Inf 

Co. M, 308 Inf 

308 Amb. Co., 302 S. T. 

Co. C, 308 Inf 

Co. L, 308 Inf 

Co. H, 307 Inf 

Co. H, 305 Inf 

Sup. Co., 305 F. A 

Co. F, 305 Inf 

Co. F, 308 Inf 

Co. L, 305 Inf 

Sup. Co., 305 Inf 

Co. C, 305 Inf 

Co. A, 308 Inf 

Co. I, 308 Inf 

Hdqtrs. Co., 305 F. A.. 
Co. C, 306 M. G. Bn 
Co. A, 306 M.G. Bn . 

Co. L, 306 Inf 

Co. L, 306 Inf 

M. G. Co., 305 Inf 

Co. A, 302 Engrs 

Co. B, 307 Inf 

Co. D, 306 Inf 

Co. L, 307 Inf 

Btry. F, 306 F. A 

Co. D, 306 M. G. Bn. 

Co. I, 307 Inf 

Co. B, 307 Inf 

Co. A, 307 Inf 

Co. A, 308 Inf 

M. G. Co., 305 Inf 

Co. B, 306 M.G. Bn... 

Co. M, 305 Inf 

Co. A, 308 Inf 

Co. M, 308 Inf 

Med. Det., 306 Inf 

Co. M, 306 Inf 

Co. M, 307 Inf 

Co. D, 302 Engrs 

Co. M, 308 Inf 

302 F. S. Bn 



Akley, Minn 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Lewiston. Mont 

Brooklyn. N. Y 

New York City 

Brooklyn. N. Y 

Brooklyn. N. Y 

Waterbury, Conn 

Boslyn, N. Y 

Freewater. Mont 

Brooklyn. N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Lismas, Mont 

New York ( 'ity 

Bly, Wash 

Los Angeles, Cal 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Havre, Mont 

Norwich, N. Y 

New York City 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Winchester, Mass 

Chicago, 111 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

New York City 

New York City 

Jefferson Valley, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New London, Minn 

Newton Upper Falls, Mass 
Rockville Centre, N. Y. . . . 

Rhinebeck, N. Y 

New York City 

No address 

New York City 

New York City 

Binghamton, NY 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Sparkhill, N. Y 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Mantee, Miss 

Stockbridge, N. Y 

New York City 

Waterbury, Conn 

New York City 

Enumcian. Wash 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Buffalo, N. Y . . . . 

Newark, N. J 

New RocheUe, N. Y 



10/12/18 

:: 27/18 
11/ 4/18 

9/ 5/18 
10/28/18 
11/ 4/18 

8/19/18 

9 11/18 
10/12/18 
10/ 6/18 
10 15/18 

9/ 5/18 
10/ 5/18 

8/25/18 
10/13/18 

10 29/18 
9/14/18 

1(1 12/18 

1(1 28/18 

10/15/18 

11/ 1/18 

10/ 2/18 

8/13/18 

9/11/18 

9/29/18 

19 11/18 

10/ 2/18 

10/23/18 

10/ 8/18 

10/ 5/18 

10/12/18 

9/ 5/18 

10/ 8/18 

9/10/18 

11/ 3/18 

10/15/18 

11/ 9/18 

9/ 7/18 

10/ 5/18 

9/ 6/18 

III 1 II! 

8/21/18 

10/ 1/18 

9/14/18 

8/28/18 

9/15/18 

9/28/18 

9/28/18 

10/14/18 

9/ 2/18 

9/27/18 

8/17/18 

9/27/18 

10/ 1/18 

8/24/18 

9/11/18 

9/15/18 

11 /1/18 



111 



Name 



Rank 



Organization 



Address 



Date of 
Death 



Key 



A. 
A. 
\. 
W. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
Y 
\. 
A. 
A. 
\. 
A. 
\. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
\. 
A. 
W. 
W. 
\. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
\V. 
Y 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
\. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
Acd. 
A. 



Freedman, [saac N 

Frengs, Alphonso 

Frey, Harry C 

Friedman. Irving 

Friel. Joseph 

Frietag, Frank X 

Frost. Benjamin 

Fuchs, Walter 

Fuller, Thomas L 

Funatelli. Achille 

Furstenan, Carl L 

Gadda. ( morato 

( raideke, Benjamin 

( ralinauskas, Constantine 

( ialivan, James C 

Gallagher. Patrick J 

( ialligan, Eugene 

Gallob, Hyman 

( card, Edwin S 

Gardiner. Elmer L 

( rardner, Alfred W 

Garland, Jack 

Gart in, Luke 

( inrt right. John R 

Garus. Stephen 

Gash, George W. 

( iaughn. Thomas 

Gavalie. Joe 

Gavin, George M 

Gazerro, Giovanni 

Geer, Connie F 

Geer, Edgar S 

Gehrsitz, Augustine 

( icidel. Christian F 

Geisenhof , Charles 

George, Henry 

Georger, Arthur \1. 

Gerhauser, Carl F 

Germauck, Joseph 

Gernentz, Edward .1 

Gersch, George 

( lerstein, Louis 

( id man, Elias E 

Chilli, Alfredo 

Gibson, Fred 

Giles, James 

Gilkey, Ralph 

Gill, Glenn E 

( rill, Raymond E 

Gillam, Walter E 

( iillespie, Harry 

( rilligan, Patrick 

( risholt, Lars. J 

Gitchell, Leonard C 

Gladd, David E 

( dassheim, Charles 

Glynn. William 

< ioebel, \\ illiam 



Sgt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Sgt 

Pvt., 1st CI 
Pvt 

Pvl 

Pvt 

Sgt. Maj 
Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt.. 1st CI 
2dLt. 
Pvt., 1st CI 

1st Lt 

Pvt 

1st Lt 

Pvt 

Mech 

Pvl 

( '.orpl 

Pvt., 1st CI 
Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

< '.orpl. 

I'M 

( 'orpl 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 
Pvt. 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

P\t.. 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

2dLt 

Sgt 

< 'apt 

Pvt. 

Mech 

IM 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 
Pvt. 

IM.. 1st CI 
Pvt., 1st CI 



M. G. Co., 307 Inf . . 
Co. B. 306 M. G. Bn. 
Btry. C, 304 F. A . . . 

Co. B. 307 Inf 

Co. \. 308 Inf. . 

Co. B, 305 Inf 

Co. E, 308 Inf 

Co. L. 307 Inf 

Co. A, 307 Inf 

Co. (i. 3117 Inf 

Co. II. 307 Inf 

Co. K. 308 Inf 
lldqtrs. Co., 308 Inf 
San. Det.. 305 Inf 
Co. C, 306 M. G. Bn. 

('.,,. \1. 307 Inf 

Co. I. 308 Inf 

Co. B. 308 Inf 

Co. L. 308 Inf. 

Co. M. 308 Inf 

Co. E. 305 Inf 

Co. I. 307 Inf 

Co. D. 305 Inf 

Co. M, 307 Inf 

Co. I. 305 Inf 

Co. I, 308 Inf 

lit. s. C, 304 F. \. 

Co. E. 305 Inf 

Co. B, 308 Inf. 

Co. A, 300 Inf 

I'.tiy D, 305 F. \. 
Co. ('.. 302 Engrs. . 

Co. Y 306 Inf 

Co. B. 305 Inf 

Co. M. 303 Inf 

Co. I. 307 Inf 

Co. C 302 Engrs. 

Co. \l. 3IK) Inf 

Co. \. 308 Inf 

Co. L. 303 Inf 

Co. II. 305 Inf 

Co. E, 307 Inf 

C.i. \1. 3118 luf 

Co A, 306 Inf. 
Co. B. 308 In! 

Co. G. 306 Inf 

Hdqtrs. Co., 308 Inf 
(Unassignedl 307 Inf. 

Co. I). 308 Inf 

Co. I). 306 M. G. Bn 
Co. K. 308 Inf. 

Co. I.. 807 Inf 

Co. M, 305 Inf 

Co. H, 308 Inf 

Co. C, 308 Inf 

Co. B, 308 Inf 

Cm. B, 305 Inf 

Co. k. 308 Inf 



New York City 

New York City 

New York Cit} 

New York I lit} 

New York Cit} 

Fair Haven. Conn 

New York City 

New York Cit} 

Lewiston, N. Y 

New York City 

Moline. Ill 

Beno. Nev 

New York City 
Cambridge, \l;iv 
Jamestown. N. Y. 
Port Chester, N. Y. 
Roxburj . Mas-,. 

\.« "lork Cit} 

New York City 

Seattle, Wash 

New York City 

New York City 

New York Cit} 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Lancaster, N. Y 

Garden City, N. 1 . 

St. Paul, Minn 

Cle Eluin. Wash 

New York City 

Johnston, B. I 

\ew York City 

Randolph, Minn 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

College Point, N. Y. 

Wellsville, N. Y 

Kamiah. Idaho 

Buffalo, N. Y 

Farfield, Wash 

Great Neck, N. Y 

Benedict, Neb 

New York City 

Niagara Falls, N. Y. 

Carthage. N. Y 

Manville, R. I 

Brawley. Cal 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Searsport, Me 

Lyndon, Kans 

Long Island City, V Y 

Flushing. N. Y 

\\ aterbury, < lonn 

San Francisco, • 'al. 

Coquille, Ore 

Hebo, Ore 

Richmond Hill. V V 
New \ ork ( '.it\ 

Great Neck. N. Y 

Lynbrook, V Y 



10 11 18 
10 1 I 18 

8 20 18 
10 I 18 
10 6 18 

9 28 18 
29 18 
9 11 18 
9 11/18 

10 5/18 

10 1 18 

10 12 18 

10 9/18 

10 I 18 

'I 80 18 

9 9/18 

9 8 18 

1(1 (, 18 

8/17/18 

10 12/18 

10/ 3/18 

9 27/18 

<> (, 18, 

1(1 I 18 

10/ 6 18 

8 22 18 

9 7/18 
10 7/18 
HI 118 

8 21 18 

8 16 18 
Id I 18 

9 (. 18 
9/26/18 

10 ') 18 

10 13 13 

9 (, 18, 

1(1 18/18 

') 27 18 

1(1 13 18 

o 27 18 

6 I.". 

<) 5/18 

8/1') 18 

10/ 5 18 

8 28/18 

10/ 7/18 

10/15/18 

8/23, 18 

9/ 4/18 

11/ 1/18 

10/ 4/18 

11/15/18 

10/ 5/18 

Id 8/18 

8 18/18 
() 3/18 

9 :;n 18 



115 



Name 



Rank 



Organization 



Address 



Date of 
Death 


Key 


10/15/18 


A. 


10/ 1/18 


W. 


9/ 5/18 


W. 


10/ 6/18 


A. 


12/18/18 


W. 


8/25/18 


W. 


10/ 6/18 


W. 


10/14/18 


A. 


9/ 4/18 


A. 


10/ 7/18 


W. 


10/29/18 


W. 


8/21/18 


W. 


9/27/18 


A. 


9/14/18 


A. 


6/ 3/18 


W. 


11/ 5/18 


A. 


9/15/18 


A. 


9/ 9/18 


W. 


8/22/18 


A. 


10/ 8/18 


A. 


9/15/18 


A. 


10/ 9/18 


A. 


11/30/18 


Acd. 


11/ 5/18 


A. 


10/ 8/18 


A. 


10/ 5/18 


A. 


10/ 5/18 


A. 


9/ 5/18 


A. 


10/ 3/18 


A. 


10/10/18 


W. 


10/ 9/18 


W. 


8/21/18 


A. 


8/25/18 


A. 


11/ 5/18 


A. 


10/12/18 


A. 


11/ 7/18 


W. 


11/ 4/18 


A. 


8/27/18 


A. 


9/ 6/18 


W. 


10/12/18 


A. 


11/10/18 


A. 


9/ 8/18 


A. 


9/26/18 


A. 


10/ 5/18 


A. 


6/24/18 


A. 


9/ 7/18 


A. 


11/ 5/18 


A. 


9/25/18 


A. 


9/ 6/18 


A. 


9/11/18 


A. 


9/ 8/18 


A. 


10/ 7/18 


A. 


10/13/18 


A. 


9/28/18 


A. 


8/27/18 


A. 


10/ 5/18 


A. 


10/14/18 


A. 


10/ 9/18 


W. 



Goeres, Nick F 

Goerse, Frank 

Goldberg, Isaac 

Golden, William 

Goldfarb, Harry 

Goldklang, Max 

( ioldman, Jacob 

Goldner, Jacob 

( roldstein, Julius 

( Jolob, Nat 

Gondo, John 

Goodman, Henry D.. . . 

Goodman, Jacob 

Goonan, Edward 

Gorman, Richard J 

Gosselin, Wilfred J 

Gotti, Albert J 

Grace, George 

Graham, Edward F. 

Graham, Robert J 

(/■randy, Laertis 

Grant, Edward L 

Grasek, Joseph F., Jr.. . 

Grauman, Marvin 

Greally, Michael J 

Greb, George A 

Greenblat, Harry 

Greene, Edward V 

Greenspan, Philip 

Gregory, Gordon C 

( i rimes, Patrick 

Grobtuck, Samuel D. . . 

Grosz, William H 

Grow. Harvey C 

Grubbs, Lee 

( tuenthner, Robert 1>. 

Guertin, Herve 

Guerra, Juan 

Guilefuss, Clarence P.. . 
Guillanme, Alonzo H. . . 
Guisness, Christopher R 

Gulotte, Stephen L 

Gunger, Laurence N. . . . 
Guthrie, Farrand R. . . . 

Guttila, Carmelo 

Hacker, Truman 

Haeuser, Walter 

Hagberry, Randel A. ... 

Haley, Thomas J 

Hall, George R 

Hall. George W 

Halligan, William C. . . . 

Halverson, Oscar 

Hamann, Herman W.. . 

Hamel, Henry 

Hamilton, Douglas O.. . 
Hamilton, George T. . . . 
Hamilton, Harley A.. . . 



1M 


Co. A, 307 Inf. . 


Sg1 


Co. A, 305 M. G. Bn. 


Corpl 

Pvt. . 


Co. I, 308 Inf 


Co. F, 305 Inf 


Pvt., 1st CI 


Co. L, 306 Inf. . . 


Pvt. 


Co. C, 305 Inf 


Pvt... 


Co. D, 308 Inf 


Corpl 

Sgt 

Pvt. . 


Co. A, 306 Inf 


Co. E, 307 Inf. . . 


Co. F, 305 Inf 


Pvt. . 


Co. K, 306 Inf 


Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt 


Hdqtrs. Co., 308 Inf. . . 

Co. K, 306 Inf 

Co. D, 307 Inf 


Co. B, 305 Inf 


Pvt 


Co. D, 305 Inf 


Corpl 

Pvt. .. 


Co. K, 307 Inf. . . 


Btry. E, 304 F. A 
Hdqtrs. Co., 305 F. A. 
Co. D, 306 M. G. Rn . . 


2dLt 

Sgt 


Pvt., 1st CI.. 


Co. G, 307 Inf 




Co. H, 307 Inf 


Pvt 


M. G. Co., 308 Inf.... 
Co. H, 306 Inf 


Sgt.... 


Co. G, 308 Inf. . . 


Pvt., 1st CI. . 
Pvt 


Co. M, 308 Inf 

Co. L, 305 Inf. . . . 


Pvt., 1st CI. . 


Co. R, 306 Inf 


Pvt 


Co. E, 305 Inf... 


1st Lt. . . . 


Co. G, 306 Inf 


Pvt., 1st CI. . 


Co. I, 307 Inf. 


Pvt., 1st CI. . 


Co. K, 308 Inf... 


Pvt., 1st CI. . 


Rtry. E, 306 F. A 
Co. R, 306 Inf. 


Pvt 


Co. E, 307 Inf 


Pvt 


Co. A, 305 Inf. . . 


Co I, 306 Inf 


Pvt... 


Co. H, 307 Inf.. 


Pvt. . . 


Co. D, 306 Inf... 


Pvt 


Co. L, 307 Inf 


Pvt. . 


Co. M, 305 Inf. . . 


Corpl 


Co. C, 307 Inf.... 




Co. C, 305 Inf. . . 


Pvt 


Co. E, 307 Inf. 


Pvt... 


Co. C, 308 Inf. . 


Pvt. 


Co. H, 305 Inf. 


Pvl 


Co. R, 305 Inf... 


Pvt. . . 


Co. R, 306 Inf. 


Pvt., 1st CI. . 


Co. D, 307 Inf 


Sgt 


Co. B, 302 F. S. Bn 


Pvt 


M. G. Co., 305 Inf... 


Pvt 


Co. B, 308 Inf. 


Pvt 


Co. I, 305 Inf. . . 


Pvt 


Co. K, 308 Inf. . . 


Pvt 


Co. H, 307 Inf. 


I'vt 


Co. G, 307 Inf. 


Pvt 


Co. B, 306 M. G. Bn 


Pvt 


Co. A, 307 Inf 



White Lake, S. D.. 

New York City 

New York City 

BrooUyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

New York City 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Conway, N. D 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Bradford, Mass 

New Rochelle, N. Y. 

Dubuque, Iowa 

Ruffalo, N. Y 

Yonkers, N. Y 

Geneva, N. Y 

Franklin, Mass 

New York City 

Helena, Ark 

New York City 

Rrooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Rochester, N. Y 

New York City 

New York City 

New York City 

New York City 

New York City 

Ruffalo, N. Y 

Reno, Nev 

Lyons, N. Y 

Holyoke, Mass 

New York City 

Athens, N. Y 

Ilion, N. Y 

Leavensworth, Wash 

Rrooklyn, N. Y 

Wolcott, N. Y 

Melvin, Iowa 

Flushing, N.Y 

Gouverneur, N. Y. . . 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Triangle, Idaho 

Ruffalo, N.Y 

Richmond Hill, N. Y 

Patchogue, N.Y 

New Haven, Conn. . . 

Locke, Wash 

Camp Creek, S. D.. . 
Waterbury, Conn. 
San Francisco, Cal. . . 
Holly Springs, Miss. . 
Great Falls, Mont 



116 



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Rank 



Organization 



Address 



Date of 
Death 



Key 



A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

\. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

w. 

A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 



1 [amway, Charles K 

Handilman. Harry 

Hanlon, Charles J 

Hanley, Joseph P 

Hannagan, Thomas F. . . 

Hansen, Edward A 

I [ansen, Hans J. S 

Hansen, Niels M 

Hanson, Carl W 

Hanson, Theodore 

Harder, Clarence J 

Hardgrove, David 
Harkins, Matthew J . . . 

Harkowitz, Louis 

Harle, Gabriel 

Harmon. Howard L 

Harney, Patrick 

Harris, Frederick 

Harris, Thomas A 

Hart, Maurice L 

Hartel, Joseph. Jr 

Hartman, Arthur C 

Hart man, Theodore 

Hartnett, William F 

I [aselton, Ernest M 

Haskins, ( Jeorge M 

Hastings, James J 

Hastings, Thomas O . . . . 
Hattemer, Leon 11 
Haughian, Michael F. .. 

Haupt, Fred 

Haurahan, John J 

Hauser, George 

Hausner, Salie 

Havens, Daniel E 

Havens, George E 

Havens, Herbert L 

Hawkins, Dean D 

Hawkins, Joseph H., Jr. 

I [ayden, James M 

Hayes, Edward T 

Hayes, Michael J 

Hay ward. Walter 

Headman, Edward I ! 

Hedland, John 

Hegarty, Michael J. . . . 

Hehre, Charles 

Heideman, Charles 

Heinzel, Frank 

Hellberg, Kustaf A . . . . 

Hellman, Carl W 

Hemberg, Robert 

Henion, William H . . . . 

Henley, Clifford 

Hennessey, Martin F . . 
Henning, Albert M . . . . 
Herries, Alexander, Jr. . 
Hernnan, Dominic II 



( '.orpl 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI. 

I'M 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI. 
1st Lt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI. 
Pvt., 1st CI. 

Pvl 

Sgt 

1st Lt 

Pvt., 1st CI 
Pvt., 1st CI. 
Pvl 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Corpl 

Pvt., 1st CI. 
Pvt., 1st CI. 

Corpl 

Pvt., 1st CI. 

2dLt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt... 
Sgt. 



Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI. 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt., 1st CI. 

Sgt 



1st Lt 

Pvt 

2d Lt 

Pvt 

Pvl 

Pvt., 1st CI. 

Pvt 

I'M 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI. 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Corpl 



Co M. 308 Inf 

Co. F, 308 Inf 

Co. A, 308 Inf 

Co. B, 307 Inf 

Co. D, 308 Inf 

Co. C, 308 Inf 

Co. M, 305 Inf 

Co. D, 308 Inf 

Co. A, 302 Engrs 

Co. H. 308 Inf 

Co. M. :;ii7 Inf 

Co. G, 306 Inf 

Co. E, 306 Inf 

Co. L, 307 Inf 

Co. L, 305 Inf 

Hdqtrs. Co., 305 Inf 

Co. G, 306 Inf 

Co. C, 302 F. S. Bn... 
Co. D, 306 M. G. Bn . 

Co. A. 307 Inf 

Co. I, 308 Inf 

Co. E, 302 Engrs 

Co. G, 308 Inf 

Co. D, 307 Inf 

Co. K, 308 Inf 

Co. D, 305 Inf 

Co. F, 305 Inf 

Co. I, 305 Inf 

Hdqtrs. Co., 305 F. A. 

Co. A, 307 Inf 

Co. F. 307 Inf 

Co. C, 308 Inf 

Co. I, 307 Inf 

Co. B, 307 Inf 

305 M. G. Bn.. 

308 Inf 

307 Inf 

308 Inf 

305 Inf 



D, 
D, 
L, 



C, 
C, 



Co. B, 

Co. E, 

Co. 

Co. 

Co. 

Co. D, 305 Inf 

Co. L, 306 Inf 

Co. F, 306 Inf 

307 Inf 

302 Engrs 

308 Inf 

305 Inf 

C, 306 M. G. Bn. 

L, 308 Inf 

E. 307 Inf 

I, 305 Inf 

H, 305 Inf 

C, 306 M. G. Bn. 

A, 307 Inf 

C, 308 Inf 

Co. G, 307 Inf 

Co. L, 308 Inf 

Co. 11,305 Inf 

Co. C, 306 Inf 



Co. D, 

Co. E, 
Co. 

Co. 
Co. 
Co. 
Co. 
Co. 
Co. 
Co. 
Co. 
Co. 



New York City ... 

New York City 

Portal, N. D 

Binghamton, N. Y 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Bandon, Ore 

Roy, S. D 

Frederickstown, Pa 

Cherokee. Iowa 

Tonawanda. N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Province Lake, N. H 

No address 

Dongan Hills, N. Y 

Gopher, S. D 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Beacon. N. Y 

New York City 

Hillburn, N. Y" 

Richmond Hill. N. Y 

Martinsville, N. Y r 

New York City 

East Dedham, Mass 

Akron. Ohio 

Northport, N. Y r 

New York City 

Dixie, Wash 

No address 

De Grande. Mont 

Springfield, N. Y 

New York City 

Long Island City, N. Y. . 

New Y'ork City 

Triangle, N.Y 

East Syracuse, N. Y 

Baker, Mont 

San Francisco, Calif 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Holyoke, Mass 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Cleveland, Ohio 

La Salle, N.Y 

No address 

International Falls, Minn 

Farlin, Mont 

New York City 

Waupun, Wis 

Sauk Bapids, Minn 

Aberdeen, Wash 

Porterville, N.Y 

New York City 

Hillburn, N.Y 

Seattle, Wash 

Tacoma, Wash 

Lake City, Minn 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 



9/ 6/18 
10/ 1/18 

9/29/18 

9/14/18 
10/ 6/18 

6/24/18 
10/13/18 
10/ 1/18 
hi 1 1 it: 
10/ 8/18 

8 30 18 
8/28/18 

10/15/18 

9/14/18 

9/27/18 

11/ 4/18 

8/28/18 

8/13/18 

9/ 6/18 

9/14/18 

8/22/18 

11/ 7/18 

8/15/18 

11/ 5/18 

9/10/18 

10/ 2/18 

10/ 4/18 

10/ 5/18 

8/22/18 

11/ 8/18 

9/ 4/18 

6 21 18 

9/ 9/18 

9/ 1/18 

10/ 2/18 

10/ 8/18 

10/11/18 

10/ 5/18 

10/ 3/18 

10/ 2/18 

8/20/18 

10/14/18 

9/ 6/18 

9/ 1/18 

10/ 2/18 

10/29/18 

9/16/18 

10/ 4/18 

!! 27 I!! 

Ill 20, 18 

10/ 3/18 

9 14/18 
10/25/18 

9/29/18 
10/ 5/18 
10/ 8/18 
10/ 4/18 
10/14/18 



[ 117 



Name 



II :rshman, Michael M 
I losternerg, < iornelius 

1 [eston, ( llenn S 

Heutte, Ufred 
Hever, William .1 

I [ickej , James K 

Hickman, Virden S 
I [iggins, Leo \ 

I [ildebrand, Carl 

Hill, Arthur A 

Hill, Columbus t 

Mill. James A 

Hilton, Charles S 

Hinchman, John \ 

II >adley, Sheldon E. 

I [ochman, Jacob 

I loci. Warren E 

Hoffman, Edwin L 

Hoffmeister, Hurry \\ . 

Hoffnagle, Don \ 

I [ofman, Charles V . . . . 

Hofstetter, Ben. J 

I [ogan. I '.I I riik 

I [ohler, ( teorge II 

Hollander, Viel 

Holliday, William M 

I I oil > wood, James A. . . 

Hollhaus, Julius 

Holzschneider, Gus. . . . 

Hoosack, Joseph 

Hopp, Charles F 

I lospoduras, John 

Hotchkiss, Harold 
Houghtalling, Harry W 

I [ourican, Patrick 

Housemann, Howard T 

Hoven, Sylvester 

Howard, Bernard A 

Hubbel, Harrj H 

Hudspeth, Silas II 

Hughes, Peter E 

Hard, Ervin C 

Ilurell, Eugene 

1 Iurt i^. Max 

Hussey, Thomas 

Huttle, John 

Hutton, Bobert 

Hyde, Richard W 

Hynian, Louis 

Hynes, Patrick J 

Ingalls, Robert P 

Intelisano, John 

Iraci, Alfio 

Irwin, \\ illiam E., Jr 

Isaacs. Joseph 

Isaacs, Michael 

Isaksen, John 

Iselc. Theodore 



Bank 



Sgl 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt 

1st I.I . . 

I'M 

I'M 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt. 

I'M 

I'M 

Pvt., 1st CI 
Sgl 

Corpl 

1st Lt 

Sgt 

I'M 

Sgl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Mech 

I'M 

I'M.. 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt 

I'M 

I'M 

Pvt 

Bugler .... 
I'M 

Mech 

I'M 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Corpl 

IM 

Pvt 

Pvt 

IM 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt 

I'M 

Sgt 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

I'M.. 1st CI 

I'M 

I'M 

Pvt 

Pvt 

I'M 

IM 

Pvt 

I'M 



( (rganization 



M. (i. Co., 307 Inf 

Co. G, 305 Inf 

Co. F, 307 Inf 

Co. F, 307 Inf 

Co. F, 305 Inf 

Co. M. 308 Inf .... 
Co. C, 307 Inf 
Co. M. 308 Inf 

Co. B, 308 Inf 

Co. L, 307 Inf 

Co. C, 306 M. G. Bn. 
Btry. F, 304 F. A... 
Co. C, 305 Inf. 

Co. C, 308 Inf 

Btry. D, 305 FA. 

Co. K. 307 Inf 

Btry. D, 306 F. A. . 

Co. F, 305 Inf 

Co. M. 306 Inf 

Co. D. 308 Inf 

Co. A, 306 M. G. Bn. 

Co. H. 308 Inf 

M. G. Co., 306 Inf 

Co. M, 307 Inf 

San. Del., 307 Inf. . . 

Co. B, 308 Inf 

Hdqtrs. Co., 305 Inf 

Co. A, 308 Inf 

Co. C 306 Inf 

Co. I, 308 Inf 

Btry. F, 306 F. A... 

Co. I!. 305 Inf 

Co. M. 308 Inf 

Co. L, 207 Inf 

Co. G, 308 Inf 

Btry. B, 304 F. A.... 

Co. B, 308 Inf 

Co. M. 307 Inf 

Co. 1>. 308 Inf 

M. G. Co., 305 Inf... 

Co. L, 306 Inf 

Co. E, 308 Inf 

Co. I'., 306 M. (i. Bn. 
Co. A, 305 M. G. Bn. 

Co D. 305 Inf 

Co. D. 306 Inf 

Co. D, 306 M. G. Bn 

Co. II, 308 Inf 

Co. D, 307 Inf 

Co. B, 302 F. S. Bn. 

Co. M. 308 Inf 

Co. E. 30.". Inf 

Co E, 308 Inf 

Co. I, 307 Inf 

Co. M. .108 Inf 

Hdqtrs. Co.. 3(18 Inf. 

Co. C, 308 Inf 

Co. I). 306 Inf 



Address 



Linden, N. J. 
Brooklyn. N. "i 

( copher, Mont 

New York City 

Rosebank, N. Y 

Palmyra, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New 'l ork ( '.it\ 
Vananda, Mont 
Oxford, Mich 
Harrisburg, Ark 

Bath, N. A 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

BrookKn. N. Y 

No address 

New "^ ork City 

Brooklyn. N. Y 

New York City 

New York City 

Echo. Ore 

New York City 

Eagle, Colo 

Norwood, Mass 

Lackawanna, N. Y . . 

St. Louis, Mo 

Ilo, Idaho 

New York City 

Cottonwood, Idaho 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y . . . 

New Y ork City 

Great Neck, N. Y. . 

Norwich, Conn 

Chester. Conn 

New Y ork City 

Niagara Falls, N. "i 

Antelope, Mont 

Wyoming, N. YM . . 

Milford, Conn 

"l eelville. Ark 

DeGraff, Minn 

St. Helena, Calif.... 
Fort Plain, N. Y . . . 

New York City 

Brooklyn. N. Y 

New York City 

Great Neck, N. Y . 
West St. Paul. Minn 

New Y r ork City 

New Y r ork City 

Pendleton, Ore 

New York City 

New York City 

Riverdale, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

BrookKn. N. Y 

Bristol, Conn 



Date of 
Death 



9 28 18 

( » 12 II! 
9 2!! I!! 

9 1 18 
III 8 18 

8/23/18 

10 5 18 

8 22 18 

10 5 18 

1! 31 18 

8 22 18 

8/25/18 

10/10/18 

10 8, 18 

10 13 18 
10/16/18 

8 26 18 
10/ 4/18 

9/ 2/18 
10 12/18 

9/10/18 
10/ 8/18 

9/29/18 

9/16/18 
10/16/18 
10/ 5/18 
11/ 5/18 
10/ 1/18 

10 II 18 
1! 22 18 
8/23/18 
6/ 3/18 
8/18/18 

11/ 8/18 
8/12/18 
;: 20 18 

10/ 5/18 
9/ 2/18 

10/ 1/18 
9/26/18 

10/15/18 

10/10/18 

10/ 8/18 
9/ 7/18 
o 2') HI 
9/ 7/18 

10/15/18 

10/ 5/18 
'» Id II! 
9/14/18 

10/11 18 
') 27 IK 

10/ 8/18 
O 3(1 18 

1(1 3(1 18 

III 21 I!! 

10 2 II! 
<) 2(. 11! 



K EY 



A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 
Acd. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 
Acd. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

W. 

Vcd. 



118 



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Rank 



Onr,ANiz\TiON 



Address 



Date of 
Death 



Key 



W. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
W. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
\\. 

w. 
w. 

A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
Acd. 
W 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 



Isler, Fred 

Jackson, Jacob E 

Jackson, Lloyd 

Jacobson, Roy D 

James, John H 

Jamusz, Michael 

Jappe, August 

Jarvis, David 

Jaxel, Emil, Jr 

Jensen, Andrew R 

Jepson, Earl F 

Jerabek, Anton T 

Jobe, John W 

Johanneson, Chris. P.. . . 

Johansen, Johannes 

Johnson, Charles J 

Johnson, Bert M 

Johnson, Carl 

Johnson. Charley 

Johnson, Edward 

Johnson. Ernest C 

Johnson, Gustaf L 

Johnson, John 

Johnson, Louis N 

Johnson, Oscar P 

Johnson, Peter 

Johnson, Waldemar C. . 

Johnson, William J 

Jolicauer, \\ illiam 

Jolly, Samuel 

Jones, Arthur H 

Jones, Henry J 

Jones, John W 

Jones, Thomas A 

Jorgenson, Eric F.. . . 
Judd, Roland \\ '.. 
Kachuk, Mike 

Kaija. Steve 

Kamponies, Kosta 

Kane, James 

Kaplan, Meyer 

Kaplan, Samuel 

Kappelman. ( Mbert 

Kastel, Albert M 

Katsoulis. Treantefilos 

Keane, John J 

Keane, Patrick 

Keating, Frank H 

Keating. James 

Keating, Michael 

Keck, August G 

Kedenburg, Carl 

Kedenburg, Theodore \\ . 

Keefe, William 

Keene, Earl A 

Kees, George D 

Kelleher, Michael 
Keeler, Lambert 



Pvt 

Wag 

1M 

Pvt., 1st CI. 
Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Sgt 



Pvt 

Pvt 

Sgt 

Pvt 

2d Lt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI. 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt,, 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI. 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI. 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Mech 

I'M 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Sgt 

I'M 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Cook 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

I'M 

Pvt 

Sgt 

Pvt 



Hdqtrs. Co., 305 F. A 
Sup. Co., 305 F. A. . . 
Co. B, 305 M. G. Bn. 

Co. A, 307 Inf 

Co. E, 306 Inf 

Co. H, 308 Inf 

Co. L, 307 Inf 

Co. D, 305 Inf 

Co. M, 308 Inf 

Co. L, 308 Inf 

Co. B, 308 Inf 

Co. L, 306 Inf 

Co. I, 308 Inf 

Co. K, 308 Inf 

Co. F, 305 Inf 

Co. F, 306 Inf 

Co. I. 308 Inf 

Co. K, 305 Inf 

Co. K, 307 Inf 

Co. G, 308 Inf 

Co. I, 305 Inf 

Co. F, 308 Inf 

Co. B, 305 Inf 

Co. C, 306 M. G. Bn. 
Hdqtrs. Co., 304 F. A 

Co. B, 305 Inf 

Co. H, 306 Inf. 

Co. A, 308 Inf 

Co. A, 306 Inf 

Co. H, 308 Inf 

Co. B, 308 Inf 

Co. B. 305 M. G. Bn. 

Co. L, 307 Inf 

Co. D, 307 Inf 

Co. A, 308 Inf 

Co. A, 308 Inf 

Co. F, 308 Inf 

Co. K, 308 Inf 

Co. I, 305 Inf 

Co. G, 305 Inf 

Co. C, 308 Inf 

Btry. D, 306 F. A. . . . 
Med. Det., 306 Inf... 

Co. II. 305 Inf 

Co. G, 305 Inf 

Co. 1,307 Inf 

Co. G, 308 Inf. 

Co. I, 307 Inf 

M. G. Co., 305 Inf.. 

Co. B. 305 Inf 

Co. E. 302 Engrs. . . . 
M. G. Co., 308 Inf.. . 
M. G. Co., 308 Inf.. 

Co. B, 308 Inf 

Co. I, 308 Inf 

Co. L, 307 Inf 

Co. K. 305 Inf 

Co. 11. 306 Inf 



New York City 

Anoka, Minn 

Greene, N. Y 

New York City 

Endicott, N. Y 

Frankfort, N. Y 

Big Sandy, Mont 

Henderson, Minn 

New York City 

Albert Lea, Minn 

Minden, Nev 

New York City 

California, Mo 

Bryant, S. D 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Scobey, Mont 

Georgetown, Conn 

Sioux City, Iowa 

Forsyth, Mont 

Clancy, Mont 

Hartford, Conn 

Calumet, Mich 

Washington Mills, N. Y 

Buffalo, N. Y 

Boseau, Minn 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Coeur D'Alene, Ida. 

Woonsocket, R. I 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Clymer, N. Y 

Yaphank, N.Y 

Orient, N.Y 

Cohoes, N. Y 

Menan. Idaho 

New York City 

Brooklyn. N. Y 

Linfor, Idaho 

Fulton. N. Y 

Knox, N. D 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Springville. Mass 

Marshfield, Ore 

Bridgeport, Conn 

Jamaica Plains, Mass.. . 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Hoosick Falls. N. Y. ... 

Jerome. Idaho 

Warm Springs, Ark 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Kenmore, N. Y 



8 26/18 
9/11/18 

9 27/18 
8/28/18 

10 15/18 

8/17/18 

10/ 1/18 

10/ 7/18 

10/12/18 

10/12/18 

10/ 4/18 

8/17/18 

9/ 5/18 

10/ 1/18 

10/ 4/18 

10/14/18 

10/ 8/18 

10/ 8/18 

10/12 18 

10/ 8/18 

10/20/18 

10/ 3/18 

9 26/18 

10/12/18 

9/16/18 

9/26/18 

8/27/18 

10/ 8/18 

10/ 3/18 

10/ 4/18 

10/ 7/18 

11/ 1/18 

9/19/18 

9/14/18 

10/12 18 

10/ 5/18 

10/15 11! 

10/ 7/18 

10/13 18 

10/16 18 

10 1 18 

9/12 18 

9/ 6, 18 

10/12 II! 

10/29/18 

9/14/18 

8/15/18 

9 9/18 

11/ 9/18 

6/ 3/18 

9/ 5 18 

10/12/18 

10 16/18 

«) 13 18 

10 12 18 

11/ 7 18 

10 5/18 

10/ 2 1!! 



119 



Name 



Hank 



Organization 



Address 



Date of 
Death 



Key 



A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

\Y. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

W. 

A. 

W. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A 

A. 



Kelley, James B 

Kelley, Thomas J 

Kelly, Clark L 

Kelly, Eugene F 

Kelly, James B 

Kelly, John E 

Kelly, Kennedy K 

Kendrick, William Iv 
Kennedy, Joseph D. . . . 

Kennedy, Peter F 

Kennedy, Robert G. . . . 

Kenney, Joseph 

Keppler, John 

Kerber, Jacob 

Kerr, Albert 

Kidder, Harvey 

Kiefhaber, Conrad F. . . 

Kimble, Edward C 

King, Harry A 

Kinkel, Walter J 

Kirk, Charles F 

Kirkpatrick, Richard F 

Kirsch, Louis 

Klaffka, John 

Klaiber, Paul 

Klamka, John 

Klein, David 

Klein, Herman 

Klein, Walter C 

Mimaszwaki, Victor. . . 

Knab, Peter T 

Knapp, John 

Knipper, Andrew 

Knopow, Charles 

Knott, Carlton J 

Knowles, James G 

Knowlson, William G. 

Knox, Bobert G 

Kobernat, James F 

Koebler, George 

Koehler, Clarence H. . . 

Koeppe, Max 

Koernig, George C 

Konopko, Wincentz. . . . 

Kozerski, Joseph 

Krause, John S 

Kreutzer, George 

Krichevsky, Joseph. . . . 

Kronfield, Harry E 

Krugman, Frank 

Kucharsky, Adam 

Kunkel, Frank 

Kunzli, Emil 

Kuttler, William 

Kwiatowski, Stanley. . . 

Kyewski, John 

Kyne, Patrick M 

Laflin, Martin 



Sgt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Sgt 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., lsi <:i 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Sgt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt 

2dLt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI. 
Pvt., 1st CI. 
Pvt, 1st CI. 

Pvt 

I\t 

Pvt., 1st CI. 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Sgt 

I\t 

Corpl 

Cook 

P\ t 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 



Co. 
Co. 
Co. 
Co. 
Co. 
Co. 
Co. 



Bn.. 



Co. A, 307 Inf. . 
Co. I, 308 Inf. 
Co. M, 307 Inf. 
Co. G, 305 Inf.. 
Co. A, 307 Inf. . 

B, 307 Inf.. 

A, 308 Inf.. 

H, 305 Inf. . 

A, 305 M. G. 

A, 305 Inf 

G, 307 Inf 

H, 307 Inf 

Co. B, 308 Inf 

Co. F, 307 Inf 

Co. G, 306 Inf 

Co. D, 307 Inf 

Co. K, 308 Inf 

Co. B, 308 Inf 

Co. M, 305 Inf 

Co. B, 308 Inf 

Co. E, 307 Inf 

Co. L, 306 Inf 

San. Det.. 307 Inf 

Co. K, 306 Inf 

Co. D, 307 Inf 

Co. G, 307 Inf 

Co. K, 307 Inf 

Co. M, 305 Inf 

Co. M, 307 Inf 

Co. H, 307 Inf 

Co. B, 307 Inf 

Co. E, 308 Inf 

Co. M, 308 Inf 

Co. I, 307 Inf 

Co. B, 308 Inf 

Co. A. 308 Inf 

Co. C, 302 Engrs 

Co L, 307 Inf 

Co. M, 307 Inf 

Co. H, 31)8 Inf 

Co. C, 305 Inf 

Co. D, 308 Inf 

Co. H, 308 Inf 

Co. H, 307 Inf 

Co. B, 305 Inf 

Co. M, 308 Inf 

Co. C, 302 Engrs 

Co. F, 305 Inf 

Btry. B, 305 F. A 

Hdqtrs. Co., 306 Inf... 

Co. M, 307 Inf 

Co. H, 305 Inf 

M. G. Co., 308 Inf.... 
Hdqtrs. Co.. 305 F. A 

Co. G, 307 Inf 

Co. G, 307 Inf 

Co. D, 305 Inf 

Co. K, 306 Inf 



Brooklyn. N. Y 

Binghamton, N. Y.... 
Three Brothers, Ark.. . 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn. NY 

New York City 

Seattle, Wash 

Buhl, Idaho 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Amsterdam, N. Y 

Judith, Mont 

Brooklyn, NY 

Stapleton, N. Y 

Stayton, Ore 

Jersey City, N. J 

Miles City, Mont 

Buffalo. NY 

New York City 

Oakland, Ore 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Seneca Falls, N. Y. . . . 

Flat River, Mo 

Morgantown, W. Va. . 

Buffalo, N. Y 

Buffalo, N. Y 

Buffalo, N. Y 

New York City 

Bermidgi, Minn 

Warsaw, N. Y 

Ansonia, Conn 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Glendale, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Baymond, Minn 

Yonkers, N. Y 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Hill City. Minn 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

St. Paul, Miim 

Buffalo, N. Y 

New Hyde Park, N. Y 

Brooklyn. N. Y 

Buffalo, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

New York City 

Duluth, Minn 

New York City 

Millwood, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Buffalo. N. Y 

South Boston, Mass.. . 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Buffalo, N. Y 



8/29/18 
8 23 L8 

11/12/18 

8/13/18 

8/30/18 

9/ 8/18 

10/ 8/18 

10/ 3/18 

9/29/18 

9/30/18 

10/ 5/18 

10/15/18 

8/18/18 

10/ 2/18 

10/ 5/18 

10/16/18 

8/ 2/18 

8/23/18 

11/10/18 

9/29/18 

8/27/18 

10/15/18 

9/ 5/18 

9/27/18 

10/15/18 

8/27/18 

9/15/18 

10/13/18 

8/30/18 

8/28/18 

9/11/18 

10/ 8/18 

8/23/18 

10/14/18 

10/ 4/18 

10/12/18 

8/28/18 

10/18/18 

10/12/18 

10/ 8/18 

9/ 2/18 

10/ 5/18 

10/ 8/18 

8/27/18 

10/13/18 

10/12/18 

10/13/18 

10/ 4/18 

8/16/18 

9/ 5/18 

9/ 9/18 

10/ 3/18 

8/16/18 

11/ 4/18 

9/ 5/18 

9/ 6/18 

9/ 6/18 

10/ 6/18 



[120] 



Name 



Rank 



( Irganization 



Address 



Date of 
Death 



Key 



A. 

W. 

W. 

A. 

W. 

\V. 

A. 

A.. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
\V. 
W. 
W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

\\. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

VV. 

A. 

A. 

A 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 



Laib, Michael 

Laino, Thomas 

Lancer, James J 

Landman, Jacob 

Landon, Joseph H 

Lane, William J 

Lang, Stephen 

Lanphean, Oliver M. . . 

Lanyshier, Fred J 

Larson, Edward J 

Larson, James A 

Larson, Martin 

Larum, Oscar 

La Scola, Giovanni. . . 

Lauritsen, James 

Lawrence, Benjamin E 

Lawrence, Omar 

Lawson, Walter F 

Leahy, Bernard P 

Leberto, Guiseppe. . . . 

Lederle, Louis J 

Lee, Bernard J 

Lee, John 

Lefeore, Henry J. .... . 

Lefkowitz, Bennie .... 

Lefkowitz, Morris .... 

Lefto, Levi 

Lekan, Mike 

Lemm, Theodore 

Lenahan, John C 

Leonard, Clarence T. . 
Leonard, Howard G. . . 

Leonard, James F 

Leonard, Jerome M. . . 

Lerario, Guiseppe. ... 

Levine, Jacob 

Levine, Samuel 

Levins, Leslies A 

Levinson, Sol 

Levoy, Joseph H 

Levy, Jacob 

Levy, Julius 

Lewenicht, Louis 

Lewis, Alma 

Lewis, Frederick 

Leyendecker, Thomas 
Lieberman, Nathan . . . 

Lieneck, Paul G 

Lieser, William A 

Lik, John 

LiUedale, Carl H 

Limonjelli, Giovanni. . 
Lincoln, Frederick C. . 

Lindblom, Henry 

Lindeborg, Arthur B. . 
Lipasti, Frank I 



1M 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Corpl 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Mech 

Pvt 

Sgt 

Pvt 

1st Lt. Adj. 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

1st Lt 

Corpl 

1st Lt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

P\t 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Sgt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt. 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

1st Lt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 
Pvt 



Co. L, 307 Inf 

Co. F, 306 Inf 

Co. H, 306 Inf 

M. G Co., 305 Inf... 

Co. G, 308 Inf 

Co. E, 307 Inf 

Co. I, 305 Inf 

Co. H, 307 Inf 

M. G. Co., 305 Inf... 

Co. L, 308 Inf 

Co. A, 308 Inf 

Co. I, 305 Inf 

Co. L, 306 Inf 

Co. G, 308 Inf 

Co. I, 305 Inf 

Co. A, 306 Inf 

Co. E, 305 Inf 

Co. D, 306 Inf 

Co. M, 307 Inf 

Co. I, 307 Inf 

3rd Bn., 308 Inf 

Co. C, 308 Inf 

Co. E, 305 Inf 

Co. E, 308 Inf 

Co. D, 305 Inf 

Co. L, 305 Inf 

Btry. E, 306 F. A... 

Co. K, 307 Inf 

Co. D, 308 Inf 

Co. M, 308 Inf 

Co. M, 308 Inf 

Co. A, 307 Inf 

Co. E, 308 Inf 

302 San. Train, 305 

Fid. Hosp 

Co. C, 305 Inf 

Co. E, 305 Inf 

Co. D, 305 Inf 

Co. G, 305 Inf 

Co. B. 305 Inf. 

Btry. E, 306 F. A.... 

Co. E, 307 Inf 

Co. I, 305 Inf 

Co. C, 306 Inf 

Co. E, 305 Inf 

Co. K, 308 Inf 

Co. L, 307 Inf 

Co. E, 305 Inf 

Co. H, 307 Inf 

Med. Corp, 308 Inf . 

Co. E, 307 Inf 

Co. 1,308 Inf 

Co. C, 306 M. G. Bn 
Btry. D, 304 F. A... 
Btry. E, 306 F. A... 

Co. L, 307 Inf 

Co. K, 307 Inf 



Delmont, S. D 

Corona, N. Y 

Bath, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Poughkeepsie, N. Y. . . . 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Bed Bluff, Calif 

New York City 

Harmony, Minn 

Sidney, Mont 

Duluth, Minn 

Malta, Mont 

Sicily, Italy 

Dixie, Wash 

Courtenay, N. D 

Balwin, L. I., N. Y. . . . 

W. Haven, Conn 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

New York City 

New York City 

Perth, Ont., Can 

Townacorry-Kilclare-Co 

Leitrim, Ireland 

Sprey, Utah 

New York City 

New York City 

Henderson, Minn 

St. Paul, Minn 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Yonkers, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Farmingdale, N. Y 

Douglass, Ariz 

New York City 

New York City 

So. Norwalk, Conn 

Elkton, Ore 

New York City 

New York City 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Buffalo, N.Y 

Harlsy, Ida 

New York City 

Paynesville, Minn 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Henry, Ohio 

Mocissin, Mont 

Seattle, Wash 

Housdale, N. Y 

Prescott, Mass 

No address 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Butte, Mont 



10/12/18 

9/ 3/18 

8/13/18 

9/26/18 

8/13/18 

9/15/18 

8/13/18 

10/ 2/18 

11/ 5/18 

10/ 8/18 

10/ 1/18 

10/15/18 

11/ 5/18 

8/15/18 

10/20/18 

9/26/18 

9/11/18 

10/17/18 

9/13/18 

9/25/18 

8/21/18 

10/ 6/18 

9/27/18 
10/12/18 
10/ 2/18 
10/15/18 
10/22/18 
10/ 8/18 

8/23/18 
10/14/18 

9/15/18 

9/ 9/18 
10/21/18 

11/ 8/18 

10/13/18 

11/10/18 

11/26/18 

9/27/18 

10 13/18 

8/18/18 

9/ 4/18 

10/ 4/18 

9/ 5/18 

11/ 2/18 

10/15/18 

10/ 8/18 

9/ 7/18 

8/27/18 

10/ 9/18 

10/12/18 

10/ 8/18 

8/24/18 

9/10/18 

10/22/18 

10/13/18 

10/12/18 



[ 121 



Name 



Rank 



( Irg vnization 



Address 



Date of 
Death 



Key 



A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
W. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 



Lippe, Oscar P 

Lippert. Frederick F. 
Liszewski, Antoni 

Little, Robert (i 

Locken, ( llaf 

Lockwood, I tardy M. 

Logan, William 

Logatto, Benjamin 
Lombard, Vincent 
Lombargo, Vincenzo 
Londraville, John C. . . . 

Looslie, Daniel H 

Lord, Walter B 

Lorenz, Paul E 

Lout. Charles II. 

Love, James A. 

Lowenstein, I lerman 

Lowery , William 

Luckett, Henry C 

Lund, Loren 

Lundquist. August W. 

Luoma. Sam 

Lusk. William T 

Lynch, Hugh E 

Lynch, James 

Lynch, James A 

Lynch, James M 

Lynch, Thomas F., Jr. 

Lynch, William F 

Lyons, Thomas J 

McAllister, William. . . 
McCallister, Joseph. . . 

Mi < 'aim, Henry P 

McCarroll, Win. E... 
McCarthy, Howard T. 
McCauley, Charles. . . 
McCaulill'e. Mark J. 
McConnell, John \\ . 
McConville, John II. 
M< ( 'orniick, Henry L 

McCrane, Win. J 

McDade, Daniel S. 
McDermott, Patrick. 

McDermott, T. F 

McDermott, Thomas J 

McDevitt, Earl 

McDevitt, J. C. 
McDonald, James 
McDonald, Wm. J. 
McFadden, Charles . 

McGilUs, Fred 

McGlinchy, George P . 
Mc( ilinch) , \\ in. .1. 

McGonigle, Win 

Mc( !o\ em, John 
McGovern, Thomas . . 
McGowan, Reman I 
McGrath, Englore M.. 



Sgt 

Pvl 

Pvl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvl 

Pvt., 1st CI 
Pvt 

Pvt 

I\t 

< 'orpl 

Pvt 

I'M. 

Pvt 

I\t 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

2d Lt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

IM 

Pvt 

IM 

Pvl 

I'M 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Corpl 

I'M 

Pvt 

Pvt 

2d Lt. 

Meet 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

IM 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Sgt 

Pvt 

IM.. 1st CI 

Sgt 

Pvt., 1st CI 
Pvt 

Mech 

Pvt 

Pvt 



Co. L. 307 Inf 

Co. C, 308 Inf 

Co. A, 307 Inf. 

Co. II. 308 Inf 

Co. D, 300 Inf 

Co. B, 308 Inf 

Co. D, 306 Inf. 
Co. A, 307 Inf... 
San.Co.,302 Med. Corp 

Co. G, 303 Inf 

Co. D, 306 Inf 

Co. B, 308 Inf 

Co. G, 307 Inf 

Co. k, 303 Inf 

Co. C, 303 Inf. 
Co. F, 307 Inf. 
Co. I, 308 Inf. 

Co. E, 306 Inf 

Co. II. 308 Inf 

Co. M, 305 Inf 
Co. D, 308 Inf. 

Co. 1. 305 Inf 

Co. I, 308 Inf. 

Co. L, 307 Inf. 

M. G. Co., 308 Inf. 

Co. H, 308 Inf 

Co. E, 308 Inf 

Co. I, 306 Inf 

Co. I, 308 Inf 

Co. 11. 308 Inf 

Co. H, 307 Inf 

Co. H, 307 Inf 

Co. C, 307 Inf 

Co. E, 306 Inf 

Co. G, 306 Inf 

Co. C, 305 Inf 

Co. A, 305 M. G. Bn.. 

Co. G. 307 Inf 

Btry. C, 301 F. A... . 
HdqtrsCo., 306 Inf. 

Co. M. 306 Inf 

Hdqtrs. Co., 308 Inf 

Co. C, 308 Inf 

Co. A, 305 M. G. Bn. 

Co. M, 307 Inf 

Btry. D, 304 F. A 

Co. I, 308 Inf 

Co. M, 307 Inf 

Co. M, 308 Inf 

Co. A, 306 M. G. Bn. 

Co. B. 305 Inf 

Co. I, 308 Inf. 
Co. \. 305 Inf. 
Co. D, 302 Engrs 

Co. K, 306 Inf 

Co. F, 305 Inf 

Co. E, 305 Inf 

Co. C, 308 Inf 



New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Lyons, Ore 

Hallock, Minn 

Corsica, S. D 

Fisher, Minn 

Orangeburg, N. Y..., 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

No address 

Cape Vincent, N. Y. 

Rexburg, Ida 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Lawrence, Mass 

Rensselaer. N. Y. 
Clifton Springs, N. Y 

New York City 

Lancaster, N. Y 

Foster, Mont 

( >>akis. Minn 

Enterprise, Ore 

Two Harbors, Minn. 

Pensacola, Fla 

Arcade, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Townsend. Mont. 

Westfield, Mass 

Haverstraw, N. Y. . . 

New York City 

Troy . S. C 

Tonawanda, N. Y. 

Brooklyn. N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Cambridge, Minn. 

Rawlins, Wyo 

Preble, N. Y. 
Brooklyn, N. Y. 

New York City 

Buffalo, N. Y.... 

New York City 

New ^ ork City 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

BlasdeU, NY. 
Binghamton, N. Y 

New York City 

( tshoto, \\ yo 

Queens, N. Y 

Malta. Mont 

New York City . . 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

New York City 

Armour, S. D 



8/29/18 

10/12/18 

9/ 8/18 

10/ 5/18 

10/ 3/18 

9/29/18 

9/26/18 

9/ 2/18 

11/20/18 

10/ 5/18 

10/14/18 

10/ 8/18 

9/15/18 

9/28/18 

10/13/18 

9/ 5/18 

10/ 1/18 

8/15/18 

10/ 5/18 

10/ 5/18 

10/10/18 

10/ 3/18 

8/21/18 

11/ 4/18 

10/ 8/18 

10/ 6/18 

10/ 8/18 

9/29/18 

8/22/18 

10/ 5/18 

9/ 5/18 

8/27/18 

9/14/18 

10/ 3/18 

10/14/18 

9/26/18 

9/29/18 

8/26/18 

8/20/18 

9/ 6/18 

11/ 6/18 

10/ 7/18 

6/24/18 

10/ 3/18 

9/ 9/18 

9/10/18 

8/23/18 

8/28/18 

10/12/18 

9/11/18 

9/26/18 

8/22/18 

9/28/18 

8/14/18 

9/27/18 

11/17/18 

9/ 7/18 

10/ 6/18 



122 



Name 



Hank 



Organization 



Address 



Date of 
Death 



Key 



A. 

W. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

D. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

W. 

W. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A 
Acd. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 
Acd. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

D. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 



McGuire, James J 

McGuire, Patrick 

McHugh. John 

Mclntyre, Edward ... 
Mclntyre, Edward J. . . 
McKeeman. Arthur T. . 

McKeown, John J 

MrKinney, George C . . 
McKibbon, James M . . 
McLauchlin, Chas. A . . 
McMahon, William R. . 
McMaster, Wm. G . . . . 

McNamee, Joseph 

McNeill, James 

McNeill, John 

McNerney, John J 

Maccagno, Antonio. . . . 

Mace, Dan B 

Mack, Fred. H 

Mackiner, Herbert 

MacNaughton, Herbert 

Madden, James W 

Maggio, James 

Maggio, Luigo 

Magierko, Jack 

Maher, John 

Maher, Peter 

Mahoney, James 

Mahoney, John J 

Mahr, George 

Mailloux, Arthur 

Mainwaring, Wm 

Major, George F 

Malone, Edward J 

Mandel, Benjamin 

Mann, Ralph S 

Manfredi, John 

Mannarino, Gregory . . . 

Manthe, Clarence S 

Manthey, Albert M. S . 

Maratos, Harry A 

Marcy, Leon 

Marden, Ray 

Margasuta, Andrew 

Margraf, Enoch G 

Marini, Michael 

Marino, Paul A 

Markowitz, Louis 

Maroney, John L 

Marrigan, Michael A. . . 

Martin, Joe 

Martin, Thomas 

Martin, Wm. H 

Mason, Henry 

Mass, Abraham 

Mason, Melchor W 

Massingill, Walter A. . . 
Masucci, Henry E 



Sgt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Capt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

I'M 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Sgl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., Isl CI 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Corpl 

Corpl 

Pvt., 1st CI 
Pvt., 1st CI 



Co. G, 306 Inf 

Co. E, 305 Inf 

Rtry. E, 306 F. A... 

Co. A, 305 Inf 

Co. B, 306 Inf 

Co. E, 305 Inf 

Co. B, 306 Inf 

Co. D, 308 Inf 

Med. Corp, 308 Inf 

Co. D, 308 Inf 

Co. C, 307 Inf 

Co. C, 305 Inf 

Co. M, 307 Inf 

Co. H, 306 Inf 

Co. C, 308 Inf 

Co. M, 305 Inf 

Co. A, 302 Engrs. . . . 

Co. B, 308 Inf 

Co. D, 306 M. G. Bn 

Co. A, 305 Inf 

M. < i. Co., 306 Inf . 
Btry. B, 306 F. A . . . 

Co. I, 307 Inf 

Co. M. 305 Inf 

Co. L. 308 Inf 

Co. F, 305 Inf 

Co H, 308 Inf 

Co. K, 307 Inf 

Co. E, 306 Inf 

Co. D, 308 Inf 

Co. D, 306 Inf 

Co. D, 308 Inf 

Co. G, 305 Inf 

Co. K, 307 Inf 

Co. F, 305 Inf 

Co. I, 308 Inf 

Co. K, 307 Inf 

Co. F, 305 Inf 

Btry. A, 304 F. A.... 
M. G. Co., 308 Inf. . 

Co. I, 308 Inf 

Co. D, 306 M. G. Bn 

Co L, 305 Inf 

Co. D, 305 Inf 

Btry. E, 306 Art 

Co. H, 307 Inf 

Co. L : 305 Irf 

Co. L, 307 Inf 

Co. L, 306 Inf 

Co. H, 305 Inf 

Co. A, 308 Inf 

306 F. Art 

Co. G, 308 Inf 

Co. C, 305 Inf 

Co. D. 305 Inf 

Co. A, 307 Inf 

Co. K, 305 Inf 

Co. I. 305 Inf 



New York City 

Providence, B. I 

New York City 

Mulino, Ore 

Brooklyn. N. Y 

Afton, Wyo 

Lawrence, Mass 

Walla Walla, Wash 

Hagerstown, Mich 

Belfry, Mont 

North Tonawanda, N. Y 

Twin Falls. Ida 

New York City 

New York City 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Pittsfield, Mass 

Banch Creek, Mont 

Bradford. Pa 

Collins Centre, N. Y. . . . 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

New York City 

Manhasset, N. Y 

Bockaway Beach, N. Y . 

New York City 

Buffalo, NY 

Holbrook, Mass 

Bridger, Mont 

Westport , Mass 

Osage City, Kans 

Monticello, Minn 

New York City 

New York City 

Myers, Mont 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

St. Paul, Minn 

Gaylord, Minn 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Waverly, N Y 

Stoughton, Mass 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Waterbury, Conn 

New York City 

New York City 

Buffalo, N. Y 

Arlington, Mass 

Franklin, Minn 

Port Washington, N. Y . 

Spokane. Wash 

Otter River, Mass 

Buffalo, N. Y 

Buffalo, N. Y 

Montesano, Wash 

Eveloth, Minn 



8/28/18 

10/ 6/18 

8/26/18 

9/26/18 

9/27/18 

10/ 4/18 

9/27/18 

10/ 6/18 

10/24/18 

10/10/18 

9/15/18 

9/27/18 

9/28/18 

5/27/18 

6/24/18 

8/15/18 

9/ 6/18 

10/ 4/18 

11/ 6/18 

<> 27 18 

10/ 6/18 

8 28/18 

9/ 9/18 

9/ 9/18 

9/ 5/18 

10/ 4/18 

9/29/18 

9/14/18 

10/ 5/18 

10/ 1/18 

9/26/18 

10/10/18 

10/ 6/18 

9/ 9/18 

11/ 9/18 

10/12/18 

10/13/18 

10/ 4/18 

9/26/18 

10/16/18 

8/22/18 

10/10/18 

11/11/18 

9/29/18 

9/18/18 

8/27/18 

9/ 8/18 

9/14/18 

11/ 5/18 

11/ 2/18 

9/27/18 

8/18/18 

10/11/18 

8/12/18 

11/ 5/18 

10/13/18 

9/29/18 

10/13/18 



[ 123 



Name 



Rank 



Organization 



Address 



Date of 
Death 



Key 



A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
Acd. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
W. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
W. 
W. 
W. 

w. 

A. 
W. 
A. 



Mathis, Rudolph, Jr. . . 
Matteson, Sumner R. . . 

Mattson, Martin 

Matulis, Jacob 

Matejcek, Hugo W . . . . 

Mayer, Arthur 

Maynard, Albert C . . . . 

Mays, Roy 

Mea, Cone A 

Mead, Joseph P 

Meaney, Frank A 

Meeker. Francais 

Medesker, Peter L 

Meier, Agge C 

Melary, Joseph F 

Melendy, Raybern R. . . 

Mendelson, David 

Mendenhall, Jesse J . . . . 
Meringolo, Carmine ... 

Merola, Liugi 

Mertz, John J 

Messer, Edward T 

Mettler, Richard ...... 

Meury, Frederick M . . . 

Meyer, Charles A 

Meyer, John E 

Meyer, Wm. J 

Mezritch, Morris 

Michael, Francis 

Miles, George H 

Miley, George J 

Miller, Adolph 

Mihlrad, Harry 

Miller. Bert R 

Miller, Elmer 

Miller, Frank C 

Miller, Grover L 

Miller, Harry 

Miller, Henry 

Miller, Henry 

Miller, Wm 

Millsap, Earl 

Milone, Aiphonse P. . . . 

Minney, Mose, Jr 

Mitchell, Patrick J 

Moeser, John 

Mongeon, Rene 

Monguso, Angelo 

Monsees, John R 

Montagna, Pasquale . . . 

Montano, John M 

Montee, Frederick J . . . 
Montgomery, Chas. S. . 
Montgomery, Frank T . 

Mooney, John J 

Moore, Harold A 

Moran, James 

Morehouse, Charles A. . 



Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI. 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI. 

2dLt 

Pvt., 1st CI. 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Sgt 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

2dLt 

Pvt., 1st CI. 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Wag 

Mech 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Mech 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI. 

Corpl 

Sgt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

2dLt 

2dLt 

Pvt., 1st CI. 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 



Co. C, 305 Inf 

Co. A, 308 Inf 

Co. D, 308 Inf 

Co. I, 308 Inf 

Co. D, 308 Inf 

M. G. Co., 306 Inf . . . 

Co. B, 306 Inf 

Co. M, 305 Inf 

Co. E, 307 Inf 

Co. C, 308 Inf 

Co. I, 305 Inf 

Co. C, 306 Inf 

Co. D, 308 Inf 

Co. C, 308 Inf 

M. G. Co., 305 Inf. . . 

305 Inf 

Co. B, 305 Inf 

Co. H, 308 Inf 

Co. I, 308 Inf 

Co. K, 305 Inf 

Co. C, 308 Inf 

Co. L, 305 Inf 

Co. M, 306 Inf 

Co. C, 305 Inf 

Co. K, 308 Inf 

Co. I, 306 Inf 

Co. I, 308 Inf 

Co. B, 305 M. G. Bn. 
Co. C, 302 Engrs. . . . 

Co. H, 307 Inf 

Sup. Co., 306 Inf. . . . 
Co. D. 308 Inf 

306 Inf 

305 Inf 

308 Inf 

305 Inf 

305 Inf 



Co. K, 
Co. F, 
Co. D, 
Co. D, 
Co. M, 
M. G. Co., 308 Inf. . . 

Co. H, 308 Inf 

Co. E, 308 Inf 

Co. E, 307 Inf 

Co. B, 307 Inf 

Co. D.306 Inf 

Co H, 305 Inf 

Co. E, 305 Inf 

Co. A.306M. G. Bn.. 

Btry. A, 306 F. A 

Co. F, 305 Inf 

Co. B, 308 Inf 

M. G. Co., 306 Inf . . . 

Co. C, 305 Inf 

Co. D, 306 M. G. Bn. 

Co. F, 305 Inf 

M. G Co., 305 Inf.... 

Co. E, 307 Inf 

Co. A, 305 Inf 

Co. A, 302 Engrs 

Co. L, 308 Inf 



Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Troy, Idaho 

Yonkers, N. Y 

Owatonna, Minn 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Fall River, Mass 

Rock Springs, Wyo 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Clarks Ford, Idaho 

Rochester, N. Y 

Melba, Idaho 

Enterprise, Ore 

White Lake, S. D 

Hettinger, N. D 

No address 

New York City 

RedRluff, Cal 

Worcester, Mass 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Richmond Hill, N. Y . . . 

Rrooklyn, N. Y 

Boulah, N. D 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

No address 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Agrilorsville, Ind 

Gorham, N. Y 

Spokane, Wash 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Ogden, Utah 

Corral, Idaho 

Landax, Ore 

Omak, Wash 

New York City 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Seattle, Wash 

Asotin, Wash 

New Haven, Conn 

Lake Clear Jet., N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Tompkinsville, N. Y 

Indian Orchard, Mass 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Glasgo, New London,Conn. 

New York City 

Tuscon, Ariz 

Glen Falls. N. Y 

Roselle Park 

Wausau, Wis 

New York City 

North Adams, Mass 

Kingston, N. Y 

Ripley, N. Y 



11/10/18 

10/ 4/18 

10/12/18 

9/ 5/18 

10/10/18 

8/18/18 

10/17/18 

10/ 5/18 

8/29/18 

10/ 5/18 

10/20/18 

10/15/18 

10/ 8/18 

10/12/18 

11/ 5/18 

11/ 1/18 

9/25/18 

10/ 5/18 

9/ 9/18 

9/14/18 

8/23/18 

10/13/18 

10/ 1/18 

9/29/18 

10/ 9/18 

8/18/18 

10/20/18 

9/27/18 

9/ 4/18 

9/15/18 

9/ 5/18 

10/19/18 

9/27/18 

10/ 3/18 

10/10/18 

10/ 2/18 

10/ 6/18 

10/ 5/18 

10/ 5/18 

10/ 8/18 

10/12/18 

10/16/18 

10/ 4/18 

11/24/18 

9/ 7/18 

9/13/18 

8/23/18 

10/ 4/18 

9/29/18 

10/ 1/18 

10/18/18 

9/ 8/18 

9/29/18 

10/ 3/18 

10/ 7/18 

9/ 6/18 

9/ 7/18 

10/12/18 



124 



Name 



Hank 



Organization 



Address 



Date of 
Death 



K i:y 



A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
Acd. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A 

A. 

W. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

W. 

A. 

W. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

W. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 



Morehouse, Walter E 
Moore, George L. . . . 
Morgan, Howard. . . . 
Morgan, Verner I . . . . 

Morin, Edward 

Morris, Charles J. . . . 

Morris, William 

Morrisroe, Michael J . 

Morrone, John 

Moscariello, Thomas. 
Muhling, William M . 
Mullin, Richard J . . . 

Mulrain, Carl 

Mundell, Geo. T 

Mundee, John D 

Munson, Eugene .... 
Murdock, Lindsay E.. 
Murnane, John D. . . . 

Murphy, Daniel 

Murphy, John C 

Murphy, John J 

Murphy, Joseph F. . . 

Murray, John II 

Murray, Thomas J.. . 
Muscietro, Giovanni. 

Muzzy, Charles E 

Nabhruck, John 

Nachman, Edwin A. . 

Naegely, Max 

Nasta, Phillip 

Neitrzbie, John 

Nelson, Ernest R 

Nelson, George R. . . . 

Nelson, John 

Nelson, Joseph 

Nelson, Ora R 

Nelson, Wm. H 

Neymeyer, Frederick . 

Newell, John E 

Nichols, Robert L. . . . 
Newsorne, Fred W. . . 
Nickerson, Alfred \\ 

Nickles, Wm. M 

Nies, George W 

Nirenberg, Samuel. . . 
Nollmeyer, Henry. . . 

Noon, Alfred R 

Norton, Grant S 

Norwat, Arthur 

Nussberger, George C 

O'Rrien, Charles 

O'Brien, John B 

O'Brien, Timothy J. . 

O'Brien, Wm 

O'Connell, Daniel. . . 
O'Connell, Thomas. . 
O'Connor, Arthur P.. 



IM 

I'vt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt 

IM 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 
Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

2dLt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 
Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

IM 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

IM 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Corpl 

Pvt 

IM 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

2dLt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt 

1st Lt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 



Co. D, 308 Inf 

Co. L, 307 Inf 

Co. F, 307 Inf 

Co. H, 305 Inf 

Co. I, 306 Inf 

Co. C, 308 Inf 

Co. M, 305 Inf 

Co. G, 307 Inf 

Co. B. 305 Inf 

Co. M, 306 Inf 

Co. D, 307 Inf 

Co. G, 305 Inf 

Co. D, 308 Inf. 

Co. F, 308 Inf 

Co. C, 307 Inf 

M. G. Co., 307 Inf... 

Co. E, 307 Inf 

Co. C, 307 Inf 

Co. C, 305 M. G. Bn. 

Co. L, 305 Inf 

Co. D, 307 Inf. 

Co. K, 305 Inf. 

Co. D, 306 M. G. Bn 

Co. A, 308 Inf 

Co. B, 305 Inf 

Co. C, 305 Inf 

Co. K, 307 Inf 

Co. A, 308 Inf. 

Co. A, 305 Inf 

Hdqtrs. Co., 306 Inf. 

Co. K, 307 Inf 

Co. H, 305 Inf 

Co. I, 305 Inf 

Btry. E, 306 F. A.... 

Co. C, 306 Inf 

Co. C, 305 Inf 

Co. B, 305 Inf 

Co. G, 306 Inf 

Co. D, 306 Inf 

M. G. Co., 307 Inf... 

Co. E, 307 Inf 

Co. B, 307 Inf 

M. G. Co., 306 Inf... 

Co. II, 308 Inf 

Co. C, 306 Inf 

Co. K, 308 Inf 

Co. C, 306 M. G. Bn. 

Co. B, 308 Inf 

Co. M, 308 Inf 

Co. B, 306 Inf 

Co. C, 306 Inf 

Co. M, 305 Inf 

Co. G, 307 Inf 

Co. C, 305 Inf 

Co. M, 307 Inf 

M. G. Co., 308 Inf... 
Co. A, 302 Engrs 



De Grand, Mont 

Black Foot. Idaho 

New York City 

Oakland, Cal 

Baker, Ore 

Los Angeles, Cal 

Boslyn, Wash 

Flushing, N.Y 

Roslyn, NY 

South Norwalk, Conn. . . . 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Whitinsville, Mass 

Browning, Mo 

No. Tonawanda, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Victor, Idaho 

Litchfield, Minn 

New York City 

Mt. Vernon, N. Y 

Aildavour, Co. Clare, Ire 

land 

Babylon, N.Y 

Cortland, N.Y 

New York City 

Ballston Spa., N. Y 

Moab, Wash 

Buffalo, N.Y 

New York City 

Buffalo, N.Y 

Brooklyn. N. Y 

Buffalo, N. Y 

Ridgefield Park, N. J 

Manila, Utah 

New York City 

Caldwell, Ida 

Holly, Colo 

Corona, N.Y 

Richmond Hill, N. Y 

No. Attleboro, Mass 

Quitman, Miss 

Winnett, Mont 

Lewiston, N. Y 

Bath, N.Y 

Billings, Mont 

New York City 

Oregon City, Ore 

Westbury, N.Y 

Sherman, N.Y 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Wilkes Barre, Pa 

Canandaigua, N. Y 

East Rochester, N. Y 

New York City 

New York City 

Rome, N. Y 

New York City 



10/10/18 

10/ 1/18 

9/ 5/18 

10/10/18 

10/15/18 

10/10/18 

10/ 8/18 

9/15/18 

6/ 3/18 

8/19/18 

9/ 9/18 

11/17/18 

8/23/18 

10/ 5/18 

6/24/18 

8/30/18 

10/13/18 

10/20/18 

9/ 7/18 

11/ 5/18 

6/24/18 

8/14/18 

9/26/18 

9/27/18 

6/ 9/18 

9/26/18 

10/13/18 

8/27/18 

9/ 7/18 

9/ 9/18 

11/ 8/18 

8/13/18 

9/27/18 

8/18/18 

10/15/18 

11/ 5/18 

9/29/18 

8/28/18 

9/ 6/18 

9/ 1/18 

9/29/18 

10/ 8/18 

8/28/18 

10/ 5/18 

11/10/18 

10/14/18 

10/ 8/18 

10/ 7/18 

10/ 9/18 

9/27/18 

9/ 5/18 

10/ 8/18 

9/10/18 

10/18/18 

8/28/18 

10/16/18 

10/15/18 



125 



\ SMI 



( )'< '.onnor, Daniel 

( >'< '.onnor. Joseph F. . . . 
I >'( lonnor, Michael B.. . 
( >'< minor, Patrick J. . . . 

O'Dea, John F 

1 >'l )onnell, Charles 
Oehler, Max S 

< (ffenburger, Wm. 

( ('Hern, Joseph F 

Ohlson, Alfred H 

( CKeefe, Thomas ( '.. 

< Hanson. Ainund 

Old, Efton It 

( ('Lougblin, Frank 

( Hsen, Eric 

Olsen, Hyrum 

Olson. Hans H 

( (norio, Creno 

O'Neill. Arthur 

O'Neill, JohnT. 
O'Neill. Patrick E. . .. 

( (pperman, VV in. J 

Oplofsky, Moses 

Oquist, Axel E. 

Ormestad, Ole 

( (rmsby, Orson C 

O'Rorke, Patrick C. 
O'Rourke, Michael F... 

Orlh, Emanuel 

Ortis. Beniamino 

Osborne, Lawrence 

Oscar, John 

Oselins, Hjalmar J. 

( (st turn, Conrad 

Otto, Frank 

( (wen, Guy 

Owens, Joseph 

( (wens, Wm. E 

Pace, Donato 

Pacific, Peter 

Paddock, Allen W 

Pall', Herman L 

Page, John 

Palermo, Joseph 

Palmier. ( "liarles F 

Palsted, Axel T 

Paluma, Paul 

Pannozzo, Jerry 

Papa. Pasquale 

Pappalardi, Salvatore 

Parham, Albert \\ . 

Pariser, Harry 

Park, Charlie S 

Parmenter, Wallace V 

Pasha, Joseph Ft. , 

Patterson. Ja'ines P. . . . 

Patterson, Robert 11. 

Pattison, Cyrus E. 



Rank 



Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., lsl CI. 
Pvt 

Sgt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI. 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Bugler 

Pvt., 1st CI. 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt,, lsl CI. 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

( '.orpl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

\\ ag 

Pvt 

Pvt 

IM 

Sgt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI. 

IM 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Sgt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

IM 

Pvt 

IM 

Corpl 

Corpl. 

Pvt 

IM 

Pvt.. 1st CI 

Pvt 

2d Ft 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt... 
Pvt., 1st CI 

IM 

IM 

Corpl 



Organization 



Co. K, 306 Inf 

Co. A, 308 Inf 

M. G. Co., 307 Inf 

Co. G, 308 Inf 

Co. B, 305 Inf 

M. G. Co., 305 Inf 

Hdqtrs. Co., 306 Inf.. . . 
Co. D, 302 Amm.Train 

Co. C, 307 Inf 

San. Det., 307 Inf 

Co. D, 305 M. G. Bn. 

Co. A, 304 Inf 

Co. C, 305 Inf 

Co. D, 307 Inf 

Btry. C, 304 F. A 

Co. I, 307 Inf 

Co. A, 307 Inf 

Co. A, 305 Inf 

Co. C, 306 M. G. Bn.. 

Co. E, 307 Inf 

Co. I. 307 Inf 

Co. E, 302 Engrs. 

Co. A, 305 Inf 

Co. L, 306 Inf 

Btry. E, 304 F. A 

M. G. Co., 306 Inf. . . . 

Co., 302 Engrs 

Co. M, 307 Inf 

Co. A, 307 Inf 

Co. L, 306 Inf 

Co. B, 308 Inf 

Co. H. 307 Inf 

Co. L, 307 Inf 

Co. K, 308 Inf 

Co. E, 305 Inf 

M. G. Co., 305 Inf.... 

Co. A, 307 Inf 

Co. L, 308 Inf 

Co. D, 305 Inf 

Co. A, 308 Inf 

Co. I, 307 Inf 

San. Det., 305 Inf 

Co. M, 307 Inf 

Co. k, 307 Inf 

Co. L. 308 Inf 

Co. L, 307 Inf 

Co. L, 306 Inf 

Co. D, 308 Inf 

Co. B. 305 Inf 

Co. A, 307 Inf 

Co. E, 308 Inf 

Co. L, 307 Inf 

Co. A, 308 Inf 

Co. B, 302 Engrs 

Co. M, 308 Inf 

Co. C, 305 Inf 

Co. L, 307 Inf 

Co. II, 300 Inf 



Address 



Boston, Mass 

New York City 

New York City 

Worcester, Mass 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Lockport, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Aneta, N. D 

Indian Valley, Idaho 

Buffalo, N. Y 

\\ illiams, Minn 

Logan, Utah 

Lake Wilson. Minn. . . 

Clyde, N. Y 

New York City 

Niagara Falls, N. Y.. 
Great Falls, Mont.. . . 

Hammond, Ind 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Lov eland, Colo 

Emmons, Minn 

Alfred Station, N. Y. 

New York City 

Amityville, N. Y 

Scotland, S. D 

Spokane, Wash 

New York City 

Casselton, N. D 

Dunnxell, Minn 

Kenyon, Minn 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Cooksburg, N. Y 

New York City 

Baker, Mont 

New York City 

Utica, N. Y '.. 

Mildred, Mont 

Henderson, Ky 

\insterdam, N. Y 

Fairport, N. Y 

Stapleton, N. Y 

New York City 

Flushing, N. Y 

Milbrook, N.Y 

Milbrook, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Gainesville, Ga 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

So. Superior, Wyo. . . . 

Marlboro, Mass 

Long Beach, Calif. . . . 

New York City 

Jordan, Minn 

Patchogue, N. Y 



Date of 
Death 



10/ 1/18 

9/27/18 

11/ 9/18 

10/10/10 

9/29/18 

'i j; n; 

10/14/18 

9/26/18 

6/24/18 

9/ 5/18 

10/ 8/18 

10/ 6/18 

10/13/18 

9/ 6/18 

9/14/18 

12/19/18 

10/ 6/18 

11/ 5/18 

8/24/18 

10/12/18 

10/ 1/18 

11/11/18 

11/ 5/18 

9/27/18 

9/ 9/18 

10/15/18 

8/22/18 

9/16/18 

10/16/18 

11/ 5/18 

10/ 7/18 

10/ 4/18 

10/12/18 

8/23/18 

9/28/18 

9/26/18 

8 29, 18 

10/ 3/18 

9/29/18 

9/27/18 

10/13/18 

10/ 3/18 

9/ 9/18 

9/ 9/18 

10/ 2/18 

10/13/18 

11/ 5/18 

9/29/18 

6/ 3/18 

10/ 6/18 

10/ 7/18 

10/12/18 

9/27/18 

8/12/18 

10/11/18 

9/ 6/18 

10/12/18 

Id 2 18 



Key 



W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
D. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
Acd. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 



[ 126 



Name 



Rank 



Organization 



Address 



Date of 
Death 



Key 



A. 
W. 
\ 

A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
D. 
A. 
A. 
\\ 
A. 
A 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
Acd. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
V 
A. 
\. 
\. 
A. 
D. 



Pattison, Ranson S. . 

Pavia, August 

Payne. Albert C 

Peabody, Marshall G. 
Pederson, Julius M. 

Peiffer, Walter?: 

Pelkey, Joseph 

Pempsell, Joseph J. 

Pennachio. Mark 

Peppard, Paul L 

Peroni, John 

Perry, Emil 

Perry, Manuel \\ 

Person, Lloyd R 

Pessalno, Michael 
Peterson, Albert C. . . . 

Peterson, Fritz E 

Peterson. Holzer 

Peterson, Ernest \Y. 
Peterson. Reuben M. 

Peterson, Wm. L 

Pettineo, Martineo . . . 

Pfahl, George R 

Pfeiffer, John 

Phanco, Harry L 

Phelps. Harry L 

Phelps. Lloyd R 

Philys. Joseph 

Pierson, Owen C 

Pisano, Carmello 

Piscitelli, Alfonse 

Place, Otho D 

Plakakis, John 

Pocaro, Peter 

Point, George E 

Porter, Robert I 

Poulides, Nicholas T. . 

Powell, George G 

Powis, Harry 

Prafl'es, Nicholas 

Pratt. Henry E 

Prentice, Russell L. . . . 

Preputin, Mike 

Purificato, Benjamin 

Pyrite, John M 

Quarnstorm, Ray T. . . 

( hiirk, August J 

Quist, Lawrence 

Raab, Leon E 

Rabbitt, Michael J 

Raber, \\ in 

Rabinowitz, Harry 
Rabinowitz, W in. A 
Radloff, Edward C... 

Ragovin, Harry 

Rainwater, James B. 
Raker, Emanuel J. . . . 
Ramberg, Henry 



2d Li 

P\t 

IM 

2d Lt 

IM 

Corpl 

Pvt 

IM.. Ut CI 
Pvt,. 1st CI 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

IM 

Pvt 

P%t 

IM 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Sgt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Sgt 



Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

IM 

2d Lt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Sgt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt.. 1st CI. 

Mech 

Pvt 

Rugler 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt... 

IM 

Pvt.. 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

IM 

IM 

Corpl 

Pvt 

IM.. Kl CI 

IM 

Sgt 



Co. 
Co. 



IM 
IM. 
Pvt 



1st CI 



Co. A, 308 Inf 

Co. C, 305 M. G. Rn.. 

Co. L. 308 Inf.. 

Co. D, 306 M. G. Bn. 

Co. F. 308 Inf. 

Co. K. 307 Inf 

K. 307 Inf 

\. 306 Inf 

Co. H, 307 Inf 

Co. G, 307 Inf. 

Co. D, 305 Inf 

Co. k. :t(l7 Inf 

Co. L, 303 Inf.... 
Co. C, 30r. Inf. 

Rtry. D, 30 1 F. A 

Co. R, 307 Inf 

Hdqtrs. Co., 306 Inf 

Co. G, 308 Inf 

Co. R, 307 Inf. 
M. G. Co.. 306 Inf. 

Co. E, 308 Inf 

Co. F, 308 Inf. 
Co. C, 307 Inf. 
Hdqtrs Co., 306 Inf. 

Co. D, 307 Inf 

Co. C, 308 Inf 

Co. A, 304 M. G. Bn.. 

Co. F, 305 Inf 

Btry. C, 301 F. A 

C... E. 307 Inf 

Co. H. 305 Inf 

Co. G, 305 Inf 

\I. G. Co.. 305 Inf 

Co. E, 306 Inf 

Hdqtrs. Co.. 305 F. A 

Co. E, 305 Inf 

Co. B, 306 M. G. Bn. 

Co. G, 306 Inf: 

Co. B, 308 Inf 

Co. M. 307 Inf 

Co. G, 307 Inf 

Co. C. 305 Inf 

Co. D. 308 Inf 

Co. B, 305 Inf 
Co. M. 305 Inf 
Co. A, 308 Inf 

L, 305 Inf 

F, 308 Inf 

\. 305 Inf 

L, 307 Inf 

Co. M. 307 Inf 
Co. F, 308 Inf 

L 307 Inf 

F. 305 Inf 
Hdqtrs. Co., 308 Inf 
Co. D. 308 Inf 
Co. G, 308 Inf 
Co. C. 306 Inf 



Co. 

Co. 
Co. 
Co. 



Co. 
Co. 



Hoquiam, \\ ash 

Utica, V Y 

Shouns, Tenn 

New York City 
New Brighton, N. Y. 

Rrooklyn. N. Y 

Newburyport, Mass. 

Buffalo, N. Y 

New York City 

Chemung. N. G 

Prato, Italy 

Terry, Mont 

Lowell, Mass 

Brooklyn, N. Y. 

No address 

Stacy . Minn 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Chisago City, Minn. 

Flushing. \. Y 

Arco. Idaho 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn. N. Y 

New York City 

Big Arm. Monl 

Hysham, Mont 

Windsor, N. Y 

New York City 

St. Paul, Minn 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Bremen, Ind 

New Y r ork City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Glendale, N. Y 

Troy, N. Y. 
Brooklyn. N. 'i 
Manchester. V Y 
Brooklyn. N. Y 

Loura, .Mont 

Brooklyn, NY 

< rardner, • >re 

Strandquist, Minn 

Tuckahoe, V Y 

Three Forks. Mont 

New York City 

Salem, Mass 

Brooklyn, N. Y 
Brooklyn. N. 1 
Mt. Vernon, N. 'i 
Niagara Falls, N. Y. 
Brooklyn. N. Y 
Mt. Morrison. Colo 

New , l ork City 

Grafton, N. D 



<» 26 18 

') 7 It: 

9 7 18 

10 it 18 

o 2") 18 

10 13 18 
Oil] ii 

9/27/18 
9/ 5 18 

10/ 5/18 
5 21/18 

10/ 1/18 

11 1/18 
6/11/18 
>> 10/18 

lo 16/18 
10 18/18 
10 8/18 
10 16/18 
8 27/18 

10 8/18 
8 18/18 
24/18 
9/ 5/18 

III II li! 
10/ 6/18 
11/ 3/18 
10/ 4/18 

9/ 7/18 
10/13/18 

9/26/18 
11/ 1/18 

11 9/18 
8 27/18 
8 20 Ml 

10 3/18 
Id I 1/18 

8 28 18 

!! 23 li! 
10 1 18 

5 18 
III I 18 
III 5 18 

h 3/18 
10 13/18 
10 1/18 
10 15/18 
10 15/18 

6/18 
10 12/18 

o 18 

3 15 18 
10 13 18 
10 18 

10 21 18 
111 12 18 

:; 15 18 

11 18 18 



127 ] 



Name 



Rank 



Organization 



Address 



Date of 
Death 



Key 



A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

W. 

k. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

W. 

D. 

W. 

W. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 
Acd. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

D. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 
Acd. 

W. 

A. 

A. 



Randazzo, Anthony 

Rapoport, Philip 

Rasmussen, Einar . . . 

Rauch, Peter 

Ray, Thomas J 

Raygor, Ernest E 

Ray son, Homer 

Reaney, Thomas J 

Rearden, John 

Reaves, William 

Rechlin, John J 

Redfield, Frank H 

Regan, Michael 

Rehmann, Albert 

Reid, Lauren G 

Reid, Samuel J., Jr . . . 

Reilly, Thomas P 

Remp, Frank 

Reusse, George M 

Reynolds, John A 

Reynolds, John 

Reynolds, William L. . . 

Rhynard, John R 

Rice, Floyd D 

Rich, Wilson, Jr 

Richards, Louis 

Richardson, John 

Riesz, Edward N., Jr. . 

Riker, Walter T 

Riley, Joseph 

Risse, Michael R 

Rissi, Bernard 

Rissuto, Philip 

Ritch, Wilson J 

Ritter, Frank 

Robare, Albert J 

Robbins, Edward 

Robbins, Harry B 

Robinson, Austin T. . . . 
Robinson, Harley G. . . . 

Robinson, James 

Roch, Herbert E 

Rochester, Nathaniel N 

Boddew ig, John 

Bodgers, William 

Bogan, Joseph 

Bogers, Harry 

Bogers, Bobert 

Bomanchuk, Stephen 
Bomano, Lawrence F . 

Bomano, Orazio 

Book, William L 

Bosalia, Charles 

Bosemblum, Irving. . . . 
Bosenberg, Alexander. 

Bosenberg, Sam 

Bosenberg, Sidney 
Bosenvold, Anders 



Mech 

Sgt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Sgt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

1st Lt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Sgt 

Pvt., 1st CI 
Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Corpl 

Pvt 

1M 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Mech 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

IM 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Sgt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Corpl 

2d Lt 

Sgt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

IM 

Corpl 

Corpl 



M. G. Co., 308 Inf. . 

Co. M, 308 Inf 

Co. H, 305 Inf 

Co. C, 308 Inf 

M. G. Co., 307 Inf. . 

Co. E, 308 Inf 

Co. G, 308 Inf 

Co. K, 306 Inf 

Co. D, 306 Inf 

Co. F, 308 Inf 

Co. D, 307 Inf 

Co. H, 305 Inf 

Co. M, 307 Inf 

Co. I, 308 Inf 

Co. G, 308 Inf 

Btry. A, 306 F. A... 
Btry. E, 306 F. A... 

Co. C, 307 Inf 

Co. K, 308 Inf 

Co. M, 308 Inf 

Co. C, 308 Inf 

Co. H, 305 Inf 

Co. B, 307 Inf 

Hdqtrs. Co., 307 Inf 

Co. D, 306 Inf 

Co. K, 306 Inf 

Co. D, 305 Inf 

Hdqtrs. Co., 306 Inf 

Co. F, 307 Inf 

Hdqtrs. Co., 307 Inf 

Co. I, 305 Inf 

Co. G, 308 Inf 

Co. I, 306 Inf 

Co. D, 306 Inf 

Co. G, 307 Inf 

Co. B, 307 Inf 

Btry. F, 304 F. A... 
Co. C, 302 Engrs. . . 

Co. D, 305 Inf 

Co. L, 308 Inf 

Co. B, 307 Inf 

Co. D, 308 Inf 

Co. E, 308 Inf 

Co. D, 308 Inf 

Co. G, 305 Inf 

Co. K, 306 Inf 

Co. D, 308 Inf 

Co. A, 307 Inf 

Co. H, 307 Inf 

Co. M, 305 Inf 

Co. I, 308 Inf 

Co. I, 307 Inf 

Btry. E, 305 F. A . . 
San. Det., 307 Inf. . 

Co. A, 308 Inf 

Co. H, 308 Inf 

Co. K, 308 Inf 

Co. D, 307 Inf 



Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Dagman, Mont 

New York City 

Blue Mountain, Miss. . 

Sumatra, Mont 

Pittsford, N. Y 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Huron, S. D 

New York City 

Anchor, Ore 

New York City 

West St. Paul, Minn 
Virginia City, Nev. . . . 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

New York City 

New York City 

New York City 

North Attleboro, Mass 

Chafee, N. Y 

No address 

New York City 

Butte, Mont 

New York City 

Jamaica, N. Y 

Queens, N. Y 

Bochester, Wash 

Los Angeles, Calif .... 

New York City 

New York City 

Buffalo, N. Y. 

Chazy, N. Y 

New York City 

Salem, N. Y 

Beacon, N. Y 

Missoula, Mont 

Newfarre. N. Y 

New York City 

Santa Ana, Calif 

St. Paul, Minn 

West Falls, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

No address 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Huntington, N. Y. . . . 

Yonkers, N. Y 

Coalinga, Calif 

No address 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

New York City 

Baltimore, Md 

Brooklyn, N. Y 



10/16/18 

9/ 5/18 

11/20/18 

8/23/18 

9/ 1/18 

10/ 8/18 

10/19/18 

8/15/18 

10/14/18 

10/ 1/18 

9/14/18 

10/ 7/18 

9/14/18 

10/13/18 

10/ 8/18 

8/22/18 

8/26/18 

9/14/18 

8/22/18 

10/18/18 

10/ 3/18 

9/ 7/18 

9/15/18 

10/ 9/18 

9/ 6/18 

8/20/18 

10/ 2/18 

9/ 7/18 

10/ 5/18 

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10/ 8/18 

8/17/18 

9/ 6/18 

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9/14/18 

8/25/18 

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9/ 2/18 

10/12/18 

10/ 7/18 

10/ 8/18 

10/ 8/18 

10/12/18 

11/ 7/18 

9/27/18 

10/ 9/18 

8/29/18 

8/27/18 

10/ 5/18 

10/ 1/18 

10/11/18 

8/28/18 

10/ 8/18 

1/ 3/19 

10/12/18 

8/22/18 

11/ 7/18 



[ 128 



Name 



Rank 



Organization 



Address 



Date of 
Death 



Key 



A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 
Acd. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 
Acd. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 



Ross, Anthony 

Ross, Albert A 

Rossi, John L 

Rossnian, Herman 

Rotgard, Isidore 

Roth, Benjamin W . . . . 

Roth, Monroe 

Rothenberg, George. . . . 
Rothenstein, Moses. . . . 

Rowan, Charles R 

Rowley, George H 

Rubenstein, Edward . . . 

Rubino. Walter J 

Rudolph, Aloysius 

Rumge, Walter E 

Rumsey, Wilbert T. . . . 
Runwater, James B . . . . 

Ruoff, Edwin N 

Ruoff, John 

Ruppe, John 

Russell, George F 

Russell, Sterling 

Russo, Sal va tore 

Rust, Louis 

Rust, Sydney R 

Ryan, John F 

Ryan, Lewis 

Ryan, Thomas C 

Ryan, Thomas F 

Ryan, William N 

Rye, Robert J 

Rygg, Mike 

Sabin, Gerard H 

Salmi, Albert 

Samgston, Joseph J . . . . 

Sanders, Earl J 

Sands, Julius 

Santillo, Anthony T 

Sargent, William R . . . . 

Saxe, Jeremiah J 

Scally, Peter A 

Schaeffer, Jacob J 

Schafman, Walter W . . . 
Schanbaum, Samuel. . . . 

Scharmer, Harry ....... 

Schenck, Gordon L. . . . 

Schierhorst, Conrad 
Schindler, Adolph C, Jr 
Schindler, Joseph E. . . . 

Schindler, Jess A 

Schloen, George 

Schmelter, Otto 

Schmidlin, Charles 

Schmidt, Jacob D 

Schmitt, Edward F 

Schmitt, Fred F 

Schneider, Benjamin. . . 
Schneider, Harry L 



Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Sgt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Corpl 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Sgt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 
Pvt., 1st CI 
Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

2dLt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Sgt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 
Pvt., 1st CI 

1st Lt 

Pvt 



Co. A, 305 M. G. Bn. 

Co. G, 308 Inf 

Co. I, 306 Inf 

Co. E, 308 Inf 

Co. H, 307 Inf 

Co. E, 307 Inf 

Co. H, 305 Inf 

Co. C, 308 Inf 

Co. G, 306 Inf 

Co. B, 305 Inf 

Co. D, 308 Inf 

Co. F, 307 Inf 

Btry. D, 305 F. A . . . 

Co. E, 308 Inf 

Co. E, 302 Engrs 

Co. K, 307 Inf 

Co. D, 308 Inf 

Co. B, 305 Inf 

Co. I, 306 Inf 

Co. H. 308 Inf 

Co. B, 307 Inf 

Co. G, 305 Inf 

Co. M, 307 Inf 

Co. K, 307 Inf 

Co. C, 305 M. G. Bn. 
Co. D, 306 M. G. Bn 

Co. F, 305 Inf 

Co. L, 305 Inf 

Co. A, 305 Inf 

Co. B, 305 Inf 

Co. M, 308 Inf 

Co. F, 306 Inf 

Co. C, 302 Engrs. . . . 

Co. L, 305 Inf 

Co., C 305 Inf 

Co. M, 305 Inf 

Co. C, 307 Inf 

Co. D, 306 M. G. Bn 

Co. I. 305 Inf 

Co. D, 307 Inf 

Co. A, 308 Inf 

Co. I, 307 Inf 

Co. K, 308 Inf 

Co. C, 307 Inf 

Co. E, 306 Inf 

Co. C, 308 Inf 

Hdqtrs. Co.. 305 Inf. 

Co. F, 305 Inf 

Co. M, 305 Inf 

Co. I, 307 Inf. 

Co. F, 305 Inf 

M. G. Co., 305 Inf. . . 

Co. F, 307 Inf 

Co. I, 307 Inf 

Co. L, 306 Inf 

Co. D, 306 M. G. Bn 

Co. M, 305 Inf 

Co. C, 308 Inf 



Brooklyn, N.Y 

Big Stone City, S. D. . . . 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Cohoes, N. Y 

Hilton, N. Y 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

North Tonawanda, N. Y 
Square Butte, Mont .... 

No address 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Woodhaven, N. Y 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

St. George, Utah 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

New York City 

Bridgewater, N. C 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

New York City 

Cody, Wyo 

New York City 

Troy, N.Y 

Hazel Run, Minn 

Malta, Mont 

Allentown, N, Y 

Kerry. Ore 

Everett, Wash 

Amherst, Mass 

New York City 

Jersey City, N. J 

Sioux Falls, Mont 

Buffalo, N. Y 

Westbury, N. Y 

Naples, N.Y 

Tampico, Mont 

No address 

Arlington, Minn 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Sea CUff, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Irvington, Ky 

Hathaway, Mont 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Eastport, N. Y 

Buffalo, N.Y 

Richey, Mont 

Buffalo, N.Y 

Valley Stream, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

New York City 



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6/24/18 

8/28/18 

6/ 3/18 

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9/ 4/18 

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10/12/18 

10/ 6/18 

6/ 3/18 

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9/29/18 

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10/12/18 

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10/13/18 

11/10/18 

10/13/18 

9/27/18 

6/24/18 

10/ 9/18 

10/15/18 

9/ 6/18 

10/ 1/18 

8/25/18 

10/ 1/18 

6/24/18 

10/ 4/18 

10/ 8/18 

10/16/18 

9/28/18 

10/ 5/18 

9/26/18 

8/31/18 

9/ 8/18 

9/ 5/18 

10/11/18 

10/15/18 

10/ 9/18 

11/10/18 

6/24/18 



129 



Name 



Schoening, Henry C 

Schoonover, Charles A. . 

Schrack, William A 

Schreck, Jack 

Schreiber, Ludwig T 

Schroeder, Hans C 

Schuessler, August J . . . . 

Schumm, Karl H 

Schurr, Ralph 

Schuster, Harry G 

Schuster, William E 

Schwab, Frederick G.. . . 

Schwenke, Fred E 

Scott, Francis A 

Scott, Gavin W 

Scott, William .1. 

Scott, Winfield I., Jr. . . . 

Seagriff, James H 

Seaman, Bergen B 

Seamolla, Lawrence. 

Searles, Wallace E 

Seeger, Philip J 

Seely, Chester J 

Segnit, John A 

Sehr, William 

Seidowitz, Samuel 

Seifts, Oscar J 

Seikora, Robert J 

Self, Francis E 

Sellers, Elmer 

Seminowitz, Abraham . 

Semling, Ole, Jr 

Semro, Arthur W 

Serra, Peter J 

Sexton, James J 

Shaevitz, Abe 

Shafaruk, Alexander 

Shanahan, Michael ... 

Shapiro, Abraham 

Shaw, John S 

Shea, James E 

Shea, Patrick 

Shearman, Rtimer 

Sheehan, Daniel M 

Sheehan, John E 

Sheehan, John 

Shefrin, William 

Sherer, Ray E 

Sheridan, Richard B 

Sherman, Perretz S . . . 

Shesky, John F 

Shillington, Harry L. . . . 

Sica, Rocco 

Sidorovich, Nicholas P. 

Sidenberg. William . . . 

Sievers, William, Jr. . . . 

Silber, Martin W 

Silverstein, Max 



Rank 



Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt., 1st CI. 

Sgl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Sgt 

Sgt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Sgt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Capt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

2d Lt 

Pvt., 1st CI 
Pvt., 1st CI. 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI. 

1M 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

1st Lt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt 

1st Lt 

Pvt.. 1st CI 
Pvt 

1st Lt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Cook 

Pvt 

1st Lt 

Pvt 

Pvl 

I'M 

Pvt........ 

Pvt., 1st CI 
Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 



Organization 



Co. G, 306 Inf 

Co. C, 305 Inf 

Co. L, 306 Inf 

Co. F, 307 Inf 

Co. L, 307 Inf 

San. Det., 307 Inf 

Co. E, 305 Inf 

Co. A, 307 Inf 

Co. D, 307 Inf 

Co. G, 307 Inf 

Co. G, 307 Inf 

Co. B, 305 Inf 

Co. D, 307 Inf. 

Sup. Co., 307 Inf 

Co. G, 306 M. G. Bn. 

Co. M, 306 Inf 

Co. M, 308 Inf 

Co. A, 307 Inf 

Co. F, 302 Engrs 

Co. K, 307 Inf 

Co. F, 306 Inf 

Co. H, 306 Inf 

Co. F, 305 Inf 

Co. E, 307 Inf 

Co. C, 308 Inf 

Co. I, 306 Inf 

Co. F, 305 Inf 

Co. K, 306 Inf 

Co. C, 307 Inf 

Co. B, 307 Inf 

Co. F, 308 Inf 

Co. I, 305 Inf 

Co. F, 305 Inf 

Co. K, 308 Inf 

Co. F, 305 Inf 

Co. D, 305 Inf 

Co. F, 308 Inf 

Co. L, 305 Inf. 
Med. Det., 308 Inf. 
Field & Staff, 305 Inf.. 

Co. H, 308 Inf 

M. G. Co., 305 Inf. . 
M. G. Co., 305 Inf. 

Co. H, 306 Inf 

Co. I, 305 Inf 

Hdqtrs. Co., 306 Inf. 

Co. C, 306 Inf 

M. G. Co., 306 Inf. 

Co. C, 308 Inf 

Co. K, 308 Inf. 

Co. I, 308 Inf 

Co. E, 306 Inf 

Co. E, 308 Inf 

Co. I, 305 Inf 

Co. A, 302 Engrs 

M. G. Co., 305 Inf.. 
Hdqtrs. Co.. 305 F. A 
Co. M, 305 Inf 



Address 



'Date of 
Death 



Fergus Falls, Minn — 

New York City 

New York City 

Brooklyn. N. Y 

Tappay, N. Y 

New York City 

New York City 

New York City 

Buffalo, N. Y 

Buffalo, N. Y 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Portsmouth, N. H. 

New York City 

Glenmont, N. Y 

Swain, N. Y 

Brooklyn. N. Y 

Wantagh, N.Y 

Bochester, N. Y. 

Swain, N. Y 

St. Louis, Mo 

Portland, Ore 

Peekskill, N.Y 

New York City 

New York City 

Poughkeepsie, N. Y. . 
Clements, Minn 

Portland, Ore 

Hartville, Mo 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

McVille, N. D 

Wilson Creek, Wash. 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Kansas ( 'it y, Mo. . . . 

Quincy, Mass 

Union City, Conn. 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

New York City 

Holyoke, Mass 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

New York City 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Fayette, Idaho 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Bridgew ater. Conn. . 

Brooklyn, N Y 

New York City .... 

New Y'ork City .... 

New Y ork City 

Brooklyn, NY 

Bayonne, N. J 

New York City .... 



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9/27/18 
8/30/18 
9/14/18 
9/23/18 
8/26/18 
6/ 3/18 
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9/14/18 
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9/14/18 
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10/15/18 
8/19/18 
8/14/18 
11/17/18 
9/27/18 
10/15/18 
10/21/18 
9/29/18 
10/13/18 
10/ 2/18 
8/19/18 
10/ 8/18 
9/ 6 I". 
9/12 18 
10/ 3/18 
9/29/18 
11/ 5/18 
10/ 8/18 
11/ 5/18 
10/ 3/18 
8/28/18 
9/28/18 
8/ 6/18 
9/ 5/18 
10/ 1/18 
!! 23 111 
8/15/18 
9/ 3/18 
9/ 8/18 
10/ 8/18 
10/20/18 
9/ 7/18 
9/ 8/18 
8/16/18 
11/10/18 



Key 



W. 
,\. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
Acd. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 

A. 

A. 
W. 
W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 
Acd. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 



130 



Name 



Simonds. Merrill L 

Sittner, Edward 

Silvertsen, Ingwald J... . 

Skogen. Edwin B. 

Skratt, Joseph A 

Slatopolsky. Jack 

Smith, Basil W 

Smith, Charles J. 

Smith. Edwin 

Smith, Edward B 

Smith, Errol 

Smith, Frank R 

Smith, Frederick 

Smith, ( reorge V 

Smith, George E 

Smith, George W 

Smith, George \V 

Smith, Leo S 

Socenski, Steven 

Solherg. Reinert 

Sonnenberg, Carl J 

Sonnick, Frank J 

Sorbye, Oscar L 

Sorenson, Sidnej A 

Southworth, Christopher 

Spacjer, John 

Spahn, Frederick 

Spaitch, Joseph N 

Specht, Walter 

Spettstoszer, Ferdinand A 

Spozzatta, Angelo 

Staats, Frederick 

Staff, Harry 

Stall, William H.. 
Stanyzewski, Anton B. 

Standerman, Charles 

Staubitz, Philip 

St. Cartier. Lucien F. 
Steck, Fred B. . . 

Steidle. John 

Stein, George E 

Stein, Israel 

Steinberg, Mandel 

Steinberg, Samuel 

Steneck. Henry W., Jr. 

Steiner, Albert C 

Steinfield, Charles H 

Stenchevee, \\ ilhani 

Stender, John II 

Stengel, Alfred 

Stephanson, Colin J 

Stetzer, Samuel 

Stevens, John 

Stewart, Robert A 

Stillinger, Roland 

Stitch, Henry J 

Stockham, John L 

Stokes, George J 



Rank 



Pvt 

Pvt... 

Pvt 

I'M 

2d Ll 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt.. 1st CI 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Lieut-Col. 

Pvt. 

Pvt.. 1st CI 

Pvt. 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Corpl. 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Sgt 

Corpl 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Sgt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 
Pvt., 1st CI 
Pvl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 
Pvt 

Sgt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

l\t 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 
Pvt., Isl CI 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Sgt 



Organization 



Co. L, 305 Inf. . . 
Co. K. 306 Inf. 
Co M. 3(55 Inf. 
Co. L, 307 Inf.... 
Co. C, .Slid \l. G. Bn. 

Co. E, 307 Inf 

Co. B, .Sill M. G. Bn. 
Co. A. 305 Inf. 

Co. L, 307 Inf 

Co. \. 308 Inf.. 
Co. E, 306 Inf. 
M. G. Co., 306 Inf. 

308 Inf 

Co. E, 307 Inf. 

Co. II, 307 Inf 

Co. E, 307 Inf. 

Co. M, 308 Inf 

Hdqtrs. Co.. 307 Inf 
Co. L, 305 Inf. 
Co. L, 307 Inf. 
Co. I'. 307 Inf. 
Co. H, 305 Inf. 
Co. L, 307 Inf. 
Co. L. 307 Inf. 
San. Det., 305 Inf. 

Co. F, 305 Inf 

Co. C, 306 Inf. 

Co. F, 305 Inf 

Co. A, 307 Inf 

Co. K, 308 Inf. 

Co. M, 305 Inf 

Co. C, 306 \1. G. Bn. 

Co. I. 305 Inf. 

Co. K. 307 Inf. 

Co. D„ 302 Amm. Tr 

Co. E, 307 Inf. 

Co V 307 Inf. 

Co. C, 308 Inf. 

Co. II. 305 Inf 

Co. I.. 306 Inf. 

Co. M, 307 Inf 

Co. H, 307 Inf 

Hdqtrs. Co., 305 Inf. 
Co. C, 306 M. G. Bn. 
Hdqtrs. Co., 305 Inf. 

Co. E, 307 Inf 

Co. L, 305 Inf. 
Co. K, 305 Inf. 
Co. D. 307 Inf. 
Co. C, 307 Inf. 
Co. \, 302 Engrs 
Co. L, 306 Inf. 
Co. F. 305 Inf. 
Co. C, 306 M. G. Bn 
Btry. E, 304 F. A. 

Co. M, 306 Inf 

Co. L, 307 Inf. 

Co. G, 305 Inf 



Address 



Thorndyke, Mass 
New York City 
Seattle. Wash. 
Frost, Minn. 
New York ( il\ 
Brooklyn, IN. V. 
Pine Hill, N. Y. 
Baldwin. N. Y. 

Timber. ( (re 

Watertown, N. Y. 
\\ eiser, blah.. 

Brooklyn. N. Y' 

\\ ashington, D. ( '.. 

\ ictor, Idaho 

New 'i ork City 

Macedon, N. Y 

Palmyra, V Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Jamestown, N. Y. . . . 

Terry, Mont. 

Rochester, Minn 

New ''t ork ( '.il\ 
Miles Cit>. Mont. 
Salt Lake Cits. Utah 
New Bedford, Mass. 
Brooklyn, N. Y. 
Woodhaven, N. Y. 
South Boston, Mass. 

Brooklyn. N. Y 

Waconia. Minn 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Rosebank, N. Y 

New York City 

New York City 

N.. address 

New York City 

Pearl River, N. Y. .. 
\\ allingford, Conn. 

New York City 

New York City 

Buffalo, N. Y 

New York < 'it y 

New York City 

Syracuse, N. Y' 

Brooklyn. N. Y 

Duluth. Minn 

Seattle. Wash 

Maspeth, N. Y' 

Sabin. Minn 

College Point, N. Y. 

New 'i ork City 

New York City 

llainden. Conn 

New York City 
East Aurora. N. Y . . 
Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Lewiston, 111 

New Y ork City 



Date of 
Death 



91! 18 

9 27 18 

II 1/18 

10 12 18 

8 22/18 

9/ 4/18 

10 15/18 

9/ 7/18 

10/12/18 

10/ 3/18 

10/ 4/18 

8 27 18 

9 28 18 
10 5/18 

9/ 5 18 

10/ 5/18 

10/ 5/18 

11/23/18 

11/10/18 

10/13/18 

10/13/18 

10 16/18 

10/12/18 

10/15 18 

11/ 4/18 

10/ 4/18 

9/ 7/18 

11/ 1/18 

9/ 9/18 

10/ 1/18 

9/14/18 

9/30/18 

10/ 5/18 

9/ 9/18 

8/16/18 

9/27/18 

9 11,18 

10/ 6/18 

11/ 7/18 

9/15/18 

8/30/18 

8/27/18 

9/29/18 

8/22/18 

10/15/18 

11/ 4/18 

10/ 3/18 

8/16/18 

10/ 6/18 

6/24/18 

10 1/18 

11/ 5/18 

11/ 9/18 

9/30/18 

9/ 9/18 

11/ 4/18 

10/12/18 

10 15/18 



Key 



A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
W. 
A. 
A. 

w. 

A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
W. 
W. 
A. 
Acd. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
V 
\. 

w. 
w. 
w. 

A. 
A. 



131 



Name 



Rank 



Organization 



Address 



Date of 
Death 



Key 



A. 
A. 
W. 
W. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
D. 
W. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 



Stone, Folsom R 

Straus, Joseph 

Straus, Nelson 

Strauss, Julius 

Strong, Ellsworth 0. . . . 

Stuart, Ned 

Studlien, Eugene N. . . . 

Stuessy, Andrew 

Subke, Harry C 

Sullivan, Francis D. . . . 

Sullivan, James C 

Sullivan, John 

Sullivan, John 

Sullivan, John J 

Sullivan. Nile A 

Sullivan, Patrick J 

Sullivan, Patrick J 

Suntzenich, Charles. . . . 

Sutherland, James 

Sutphen, William E 

Swackhammer, George . 

Swank, Clarence E 

Swanson, Olaf W 

Sweeney, John L 

Sweeney, William J. . . . 

Swenson, Oscar A 

Swezey, Lewis H 

Swinnerton, George A. 

Swirsky, Isidore 

Szablinski, Wladslaw . . . 

Szfranski, Adam J 

Szreder, Zygmunt 

Talbot, Wm. R 

Tallon, Daniel B 

Talmas, Jacob 

Tangney, Patrick 

Tanney, Albin 

Tappen, James J 

Tauby, Charles, Jr 

Taylor, Henry T 

Tegler, Fred G 

Teofolo, Matteo 

Terino, A 

Terpilowsky, Bruno. . . . 
Thanhauser, Seymour A 

Thomas, Harold H 

Thomas, Wm. L 

Thompson, Donald A . . 
Thompson, Douglass. . . 

Thompson, Jack 

Thompson, John J 

Thompson, Richard W. 
Throndsen, Signad E . . . 

Thurber, Lynn A 

Tiffany, Frank L 

Tillotoon, Walter H. . . . 

Tisdale, Arthur J 

Tisnower, Isaac 



Mech 

Pvt,, 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt 

2d Lt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 
Pvt 

Pvt 

Sgt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Sgt 

Sgt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

1st Lt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 
Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Cook 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 
Pvt 

Sgt 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 
Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Corpl 



Co. F, 305 Inf 

Co. B, 307 Inf 

Co. K, 306 Inf. 

Co. M, 305 Inf 

Btry. A, 305 F. A. . . . 

Co. A, 307 Inf 

Co. A, 307 Inf 

Co. E, 307 Inf 

Co. C, 307 Inf 

Hdqtrs. Co., 306 Inf. 
Hdqtrs. Co., 308 Inf. 

Co. M., 307 Inf 

Co. C, 308 Inf 

Co. B, 308 Inf 

Co. A, 307 Inf 

Co. C, 308 Inf........ 

Co. C, 308 Inf 

Co. I, 305 Inf 

Co. E, 305 Inf 

Co. M, 307 Inf 

Co. K, 307 Inf 

Co. I, 305 Inf 

Co. E, 308 Inf 

Co. A, 306 Inf 

San. Det.,307 Inf.... 

Co. G, 308 Inf. 

Co. G, 305 Inf 

Co. D, 306 M. G. Bn 

Co. C, 307 Inf 

Co. K, 307 Inf 

Co. H, 306 Inf 

Co. C, 305 Inf. 

Co. E, 308 Inf 

Co. E, 308 Inf 

Co. I, 307 Inf 

Hdqtrs. Co., 306 Inf. 

Co. D, 307 Inf 

Co. D, 308 Inf 

Co. F, 308 Inf 

Co. A, 307 Inf 

Co. C, 306 M. G. Bn. 

Co. A, 306 Inf 

Co. C, 306 Inf 

Co. I, 307 Inf 

Co. M, 306 Inf. 

Co. H, 308 Inf. 

Co. D, 302 Engrs. . . . 

Co. I, 306 Inf. 

Co. H, 305 Inf 

Co. L, 307 Inf. 

Co. D, 308 Inf 

Co. E, 308 Inf 

Co. L, 308 Inf 

Co. A, 305 Inf 

Hdqtrs. Co., 305 F. A 
M. G. Co., 306 Inf... 

Co. A, 306 Inf 

Co. K, 307 Inf 



New Rochelle, N. Y... 

New York City 

New York City 

Rockaway Park, N. Y 

No address 

Hailey, Idaho 

Moorehead, Minn 

Helena, Mont 

Buffalo, N. Y 

New Paltz, N. Y 

New York City 

New York City 

New York City 

San Francisco, Calif. . 
Hammondsport, N. Y. 

New York City 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Chicago, 111 

Valvis, N. Y 

Flanders, N. J 

Seattle, Wash 

Oakville, Conn 

Brockton, Mass 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Absarokee, Mont 

Sayville, N. Y 

Buffalo, N.Y 

New York City 

Rochester, N. Y 

Buffalo, N.Y 

White Plains, N. Y... 

Naugatuck, Conn 

New York City 

New York City 

New York City 

Menhaga, Minn 

Stapleton, N. Y 

New York City 

Hornell, N. Y 

Buffalo, N.Y 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Waterbury, Conn 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Youngstown, Ohio 

Yonkers, N. Y 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Big Timber, Mont. . . . 

New York City 

Yonkers, N.Y 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Springville, N. Y 

New York City 

Hopedale, Mass 

Jerome, Ariz 

Southampton, N.Y... 



10/ 6/18 

10/ 5/18 

8/15/18 

8/17/18 

8/25/18 

10/ 9/18 

10/ 4/18 

10/ 2/18 

9/ 3/18 

10/14/18 

10/24/18 

9/16/18 

6/24/18 

9/29/18 

9/ 2/18 

10/ 1/18 

6/24/18 

8/14/18 

10/ 3/18 

8/31/18 

9/14/18 

10/ 1/18 

10/ 8/18 

10/14/18 

10/16/18 

10/ 8/18 

10/ 5/18 

8/15/18 

6/24/18 

11/ 5/18 

10/29/18 

9/29/18 

10/18/18 

10/ 8/18 

9/ 9/18 

9/ 6/18 

10/ 4/18 

9/29/18 

10/15/18 

9/ 9/18 

8/22/18 

9/ 5/18 

9/30/18 

9/ 9,18 

10/15/18 

10/ 5/18 

10/16/18 

!! 28/18 

5/21/18 

10/ 4/18 

8/24/18 

9/16/18 

8/20/18 

9/27/18 

8/28/18 

8/27/18 

9/27/18 

9/14/18 



132] 



Name 



Rank 



Organization 



Address 



Date of 
Death 



Key 



A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
Acd. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
D. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
W. 

w. 

A. 
A. 
A. 
Acd. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
A. 
W. 
A. 
A. 
W. 



Tobin, Richard 

Tomaselli, Michael 

Tomlins, James J 

Torregrossa, Joseph L. . 

Torssiello, Frank 

Torrisio, Vincent 

Traino, Sebastino 

Traub, Samuel 

Traurig, Hyman 

Travers, Rryan 

Travers, John H 

Trekan, Anton 

Tremblay, Joseph A . . . 

Tritt, Herchie J 

Troina, Guiseppe 

Tuckerman, Emil 

Tudor, Leonard J 

Tumni, Charles G 

Turner, Charles E 

Tymon, James 

Ulness, Oscar E 

Umina, Gaetano 

Umstod, Lester 

Van de Mark, Fred W. 
Vanderzanden, John M 
Van Hoesen, Glenn D. . 

Vannini, Antonio 

Van Patten, Archie. . . . 
Van Valkenburg, Roy . 

Van Vleet, Albert 

Veale, Hugh F 

Vedilago, Joseph L 

Vento, Andrew 

Vill, Joseph A. E 

Vinson, Roland 

Virkler, Abel S 

Vitali, Clementi 

Vogel, Charles A 

Voltz, Fred 

Wade, Homer S 

Wagner, John H 

Waiser, Jacob 

Walasek, John 

Walczak, Frank W 

Walders, William G. . . 

Waldman, Louis 

Walker, Edgar 

Walker, Samuel 

Walsh, Christopher T. . 

Walsh, Edward 

Walsh, Edward F 

Walsh, John 

Walsh, John A 

Walters, Valentine R. . 

Wangsnes, Perry 

Wanner, Kennedy S.. . 
Waid, Raymond M. . . 
Ware, Win. F 



Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

1st Lt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

1st Lt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt.. 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Corpl 

Pvt 

Cook 

Sgr. 

Sgt 

1st Lt 

Sgt 

Pvt 

1st Lt 

Pvt 

Pvt 



Co. F, 308 Inf 

Co. G, 308 Inf 

Co. K, 308 Inf 

Co. L, 307 Inf 

Co. R, 305 Inf 

Co. I, 308 Inf 

Co. A, 308 Inf 

Co. C, 305 M. G. Rn. 

Co. E, 305 Inf 

Co. G, 308 Inf 

Co. D, 306 M. G. Rn. 

Co. C, 308 Inf 

Co. A, 306 Inf 

Rtry. R, 306 F. A 

Co. C, 306 M. G. Rn. 

Co. R, 305 Inf 

Co. H, 308 Inf. 

Co. H, 308 Inf 

Co. D, 308 Inf. 

Co. M., 307 Inf 

Co. F, 306 Inf 

Co. R, 305 Inf 

Med. Det., 308 Inf... 
Co. R, 305 M. G. Rn. 

Co. L, 305 Inf 

Co. A, 305 M. G. Rn. 
Rtry. D, 304F. A... 

Co. F, 306 Inf. 

Co. C, 302 Engrs 

Co. A, 308 Inf 

Co. L, 308 Inf 

Co. A, 308 Inf 

Co. G, 307 Inf 

Co. D, 302 Engrs... . 
M. G. Co., 306 Inf... 

Rtry. C, 305 F. A 

Co. L, 308 Inf 

Co. R, 306 Inf 

Co. D, 306 Inf 

Co. M., 305 Inf 

Co. I, 306 Inf 

Rtry D, 306 F. A... 

Co. H, 307 Inf 

Hdqtrs. Co., 306 F. A 

Co. L., 306 Inf 

Co. L., 308 Inf 

Co. E, 307 Inf 

Co. L., 305 Inf 

San. Det., 307 Inf... 
Supply Co., 306 Inf.. 

Co. A., 308 Inf 

Co. R, 306 Inf 

Co. F. 306 Inf 

Rtry. F, 304 F. A. . . . 

Co. L, 305 Inf 

Co. G, 308 Inf 

Co. M, 308 Inf 

Co. F., 305 Inf 



New York City 

Rochester, N. Y 

Reacon, N. Y 

New York City 

Jersey City, N.J 

Worcester, Mass 

New York City 

New York City 

New York City 

New York City 

Maiden, Mass 

Rrooklyn, N. Y 

Fall River, Mass 

No address 

Rrooklyn, N.Y 

New York City 

Rig Horn, Mont 

Woodhaven, N.Y... 
Coney Island, N. Y. . 

Islip, N. Y 

Saco, Mont 

Rrooklyn, N.Y 

Ellerslie, Md 

Waverly, N. Y 

Forest Grove, Ore 

Cortland, N.Y 

Gennazzano, Italy . . 
Fayetteville, N. Y. . . 
Kerhonkson, N. Y. . . 

Eureka, Utah 

Santa Ana, Calif 

Jamaica, N. Y 

Rrooklyn, N.Y 

Rrooklyn, N. Y 

New Rrookland, S. C. 

Croghan, N. Y 

Ozone Park, N. Y.... 

Rrooklyn, N.Y 

RufTalo, N.Y 

Rut te, Mont 

Montgomery, N. Y. . . 

Rrooklyn, N.Y 

Ruffalo, N Y 

Sloan, N. Y 

Oswego, N.Y 

New York City 

Mountain Home, Ark 

New York City 

Rrooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

New York City 

Rrooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Rrooklyn, N.Y 

Garreston, S. D 

Jamestown, N. D. . . . 

Medford, Ore 

Springfield, Ore 



10/ 1/18 

10/ 8/18 

10/ 7/18 

10/12/18 

10/13/18 

9/16/18 

10/ 9/18 

9/ 7/18 

8/30/18 

10/ 8/18 

10/10/18 

10/ 3/18 

10/15/18 

8/19/18 

8/21/18 

6/ 3/18 

10/10/18 

10/ 8/18 

10/ 3/18 

8/30/18 

10/14/18 

10/13/18 

8/18/18 

8/23/18 

10/10/18 

10/ 3/18 

8/23/18 

8/20/18 

5/ 7/18 

10/12/18 

10/ 4/18 

9/27/18 

9/ 7/18 

11/ 5/18 

10/ 1/18 

11/ 2/18 

10/15/18 

9/ 7/18 

9/26/18 

11/10/12 

9/ 7/18 

9/ 3/18 

8/27/18 

8/24/18 

9/ 4/18 

9/ 6/18 

11/ 4/18 

9/29/18 

9/ 5/18 

11/ 7/18 

9/26/18 

9/ 6/18 

10/16/18 

8/23/18 

10/15/18 

10/ 5/18 

10/12/18 

10/ 4/18 



133 



Name 



Hank 



Ouganization 



Address 



Date of 
Death 



Key 



A. 

A. 

\. 

A. 

A. 
Acd. 

A 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

\. 

W. 

A. 

A. 

A. 

W. 

\\. 
Acd. 



\\ argon, Samuel 

\\ ;n iiri, Floyd ( '. 

\\ mi nil. < 'asimir M. 

\\ arren, Nathan 

\\ aters, Hunley 

Waters, Philip .1 

Watkins, diaries E. 
\\ atson, Robert E. 
\\ atzka, \\ illiam P. 
\\ ay man, George A. . . . 

\\ cher. Harry H 

\\ eber, Henry W. 
\\ eeber, Frederick J. 
Weekly. Ola. W. 
\\ eidner, Joseph V 

Weil. Milton 

\\ einand, Judson L. 

\\ einer, Isador 

Weir. John S. 

Welch. Edwin 

Welch, .lames \ 

Welhn, Harry 

Wells, Charles W. 
Wentworth, Win, 1 1 
Werner, Alexander J. . . 

Werner, George 

Wesolski, John M 

West, Earle T 

Wesl, Frank C 

Weter, Paul II 

W ever, Joseph F 

W ha en, Win. H 

Whetstone, John W . 

W hliaker. Ira B 

White, Albert F. . . . 
W biting, ( '.harles W . 

W hitney, Ira L. 

W bitted, Robert R 

Wick, Peter F 

Wiener. Isidor . 

\\ ieszc/ei inski. ( '.asillel' 

Wilcox, Frank A 

\\ ilkes. James II 

W ilkins, John J 

W ielkiewicz, Frank J. . 

\\ illiams. Jesse H 

W illiams, John W 
Williams, Robert D. 
W illiams, Tom H. 
W illiamson, Robert ( '.. 
W ilson, \\ in. M. 
\\ inehart, Earl T. . 
\\ inkier. Benton \\ . 

W ithington. Wm 

W ogatzke, ( .harles W . 
W olaski. Ileur> 

\\ olf, Joseph, Jr 

\\ olfe, Lawrence 



Pvt. 
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Pvt. 

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Pvt 

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Sgt 

Pvt. 

I'M 

IM 

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Pvt 

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Corpl 

2dLt 

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Pvt 

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IM 

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Pvt 

Pvt 

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IM 

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IM 



Co. I... 308 Inf 

( ,, \, 306 \I. G. Bn. 
M. G. Co., 307 Inf.. , , 
Co. B, 304 \1. O. Bn. 

Co M, 307 Inf 

Co. B, 305 Inf 

Co. II, 307 Inf 

Co. M, 307 Inf 

Co. I, 306 Inf 

Co. M, 306 Inf 

Co. F. 302 Engrs 

Co. A, 305 Inf 

Btry. E, 305 F. A 

San. Det., 306 Inf. . 

Co. D, 306 Inf 

Co. L, 308 Inf 

Co. B, 305 M. G. Bn. 

Co. E, 308 Inf 

Co. E, 307 Inf 

Co. E, 302 Engrs 

Btry. F, 306 F. A 

Co. M, 308 Inf 

Co. G, 308 Inf 

M. G. Co., 307 Inf... . 

Co. C, 308 Inf 

Co. II, 305 Inf 

(Unassigned) 305 Inf. . 

Co. I, 305 Inf 

Co. L, 306 Inf 

Co. D, 306 M. G. Bn. 

Co. D, 302 Engrs 

M. G. Co., 305 Inf.... 

Btry. B, 305 F. A 

Co. L, 307 Inf 

Co. A, 306 Inf 

Ildg. Co., 308 Inf 

Co. F, 308 Inf 

Co. H, 305 Inf 

Co. D, 308 Inf '. 

Co. I'., 308 Inf 

Co. C, 302 Engrs 

Co. L, 307 Inf 

Co. L, 307 Inf 

Co. A. 308 Inf 

Co. B. 306 Inf. 

Co. B, 308 Inf 

Co. D, 307 Inf 

M. G. Co., 305 Inf... . 

Co. G, 307 Inf 

Co. C, 305 M. G. Bn.. 

Co. L, 307 Inf 

Co. E, 305 Inf. 
Co. C, 307 Inf. 

Co. 1. 300 Inf 

Co. F, 306 I n[ 
Co. \. 306 Inf. 

San. Del.. 307 Inf 

306 \iiik Co., 302 S, T 



Brooklyn, N. Y 

Waterloo, N. Y 

Dunkirk, N. Y 

Brooklyn. N. Y 

Boston, Ky 

New York City 

Modesto, Calif 

Amity Mile, N. Y 

Kingston, N. Y 

Monticello, N. Y 

Brooklyn, NY 

New York City 

New York City 

St. Marys, W. Va . . . . 

New York City 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Niagara Falls. N. Y.. . 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Lowell, Mass 

New York City 

Lawrence, Mass 

Hornell, N. Y 

New York City 

Albany, N. Y 

Imperial, Pa 

Woburn, Mass 

Pepperell, Mass 

Buffalo, N. Y 

Sayville, N. Y 

Yonkers, N. Y 

La Mars, Iowa 

Brigham City, Utah . 

St. Louis, Mo 

Avon, Mass 

Wendling, Ore 

Alleghany, Ore 

Woodridge, N.J 

New York City 

Buffalo, N. Y 

Norwich, Conn 

New York City 

New York City 

Depew, N. Y 

Moorcroft. Wyo 

Velva, S. D 

Stocktown, Ga 

Bee Branch, Ark 

Winston Salem, N. C... 

Big Sandy. .Mont 

Shohemesh. Wash 

Pleasant Shade. Term. 
Adams Center, N. Y. . 
Albion, N. Y. 
Buffalo, N. Y. 

Brooklyn, V 'i 

Brooklyn, N. Y 



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Name 



\\ i >o(l. Francis E 

Wood, Herbert C. . . . 
\\ oodburn, .James S. 
Woodland, Walton W 
Woody. Wallace M. 
W orkman, Win. J.. . 
\\ rotzlasky, Bennie 
\\ yczlinski, Joseph ('.. 
Yates, Francis .1. 

Yainin, Aaron 

Yeury, Edgar, Jr. 
Yost, Francis M. 
Zaccaro, Joseph 
Zachzrewicz, Ignacy 
Zakas, Anton 

Zapke. W in. 

Zaslona. Stanley P. 

Zeis. Peter A 

Zejeniis, Kostantos 

Zeman, Louis 

Zerlintski. Frank 

Zillo, Benjamin 

Ziinniennan, Louis. . 
Ziszewski, Antoni. . . 
Zuckerman, Louis . . . 

Zukasky, Paul 

Zudlis, George 

Zweigel, Aaron 



Hank 



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Sgi 

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IM 

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Co. \. 307 Inf 

Co. G, 306 Inf 

Co. C, 307 Inf.... 

Co. K. 307 Inf 

Co. D, 307 Inf 

Co. H, 308 Inf 

Co. H, 305 Inf 

Co. C. 305 Inf 

M. <;. Co., 306 Inf... 

Co. B. 306 Inf 

Co. G, 306 Inf 

Co. M, 305 Inf. 

Co. C, 305 M. (i. Bn 

Co. D, 305 M. G. Bn 

Co. II, 305 Inf 

Co. D, 308 Inf 

Co. K, 308 Inf 

Co. H, 305 Inf 

Co. E, 302 Engrs.. . . 

Co. H, 308 Inf 

Co. C, 307 Inf 

Co. E, 305 Inf 

Hdqtrs. Co., 305 Inf 

Co. A, 307 Inf 

Co. G, 305 Inf 

Co. B, 307 Inf 

Co. C, 306 Inf 

Co. E, 305 Inf 



Address 



Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New burgh, N. Y 

Willard. Utah 

Louisville. Ky. 

Newsdale, Ida 

Brooklyn. V Y 

Brooklyn. V Y 

Needham, Mass 

New York City 

New York City 

Cushman, Ore 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Jainesport, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

LawTence Mass 

Bichniond Hill, N. Y. 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

W. Hoboken, N. J. . . . 
No. Tonawanda, N. Y 

New York City 

New York City 

No address 

New York City 

Boston, Mass 

New Bedford, Mass.. . 
New York City 



Date of 
Death 



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KILLED— ADDRESSES MISSING 



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Ceiber, George 

Fitzpatrick, Richard . 

Harkowitz, Louis 

Headman, Edward C. 

Lindblom, Henry 

Lonibargo, Vincenzo. . 
Melendy, Raybern. . . . 
Pessalano, Michael. . . 

Meyer, Charles A 

Rich, Wilson, Jr 

Rogers, Harry 

Rosalia, Charles 

Runwater, James B. . . 
Schaubaum, Samuel. . 
Stanyzewski, Anton B 
Strong, Ellsworth O. . . 

Tritt, Herchie J 

Ziszewski, Antoni 



Pvt... 
2d Li 
Pvt, . . 
2d Lt 
Pvt... 
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Pvt, . 
2d Lt 
Corpl 
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IM. 
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Lt... 
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Btry. E, 304 F. A.... 

Co. L, 306 Inf 

Co. L, 307 Inf 

Co. E, 302 Engrs. . . . 
Btry. E.306F. A.... 

Co. G.305 Inf 

(Unassigned) 305 Inf. 
Btry. D, 304 F. A.... 

Co. K, 308 Inf 

Co. D, 306 Inf 

Co. D, 308 Inf 

Btry. E, 305 F. A. . . . 

Co. D, 308 Inf 

Co. C, 307 Inf 

Co. D, 302 Amm. Tr. 
Btry. A, 305 F. A.... 
Btry. B, 306 F. A.... 
Co. A, 307 Inf 



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1707122. 



2157106 
2314115 



1684277 

1721552. 



1699527 . 
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2037446 



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Vital Statistics of the 77th Division 

TOTAL CASUALTIES OF THE 77th DIVISION 

Officers Men 

Killed in Action 69 1299 

Died of Wounds Received in Action 10 188 

Severely Wounded 69 1894 

Slightly Wounded 82 2889 

Gassed 71 2297 

Missing 13 696 

Prisoners 3 31 

Total 317 9294 



Note: Approximately 7500 sick, evacuated to hospitals, not included in above totals. Total casualties approx- 
imately 17,000. 



KILLED 

Men Officers 

305th Infantry 355 17 

306th Infantry 240 13 

307th Infantry 385 9 

308th Infantry 390 19 

304th Machine Gun Battalion 4 

305th Machine Gun Battalion 26 3 

306th Machine Gun Battalion 52 7 

304th Field Artillery 26 

305th Field Artillery 17 2 

306th Field Artillery 22 2 

302d Engineers 40 2 

302d Field Signal Battalion 4 

302d Ammunition Train 3 

302d Sanitary Train 5 1 

Headquarters Troop 2 

Total 1571 75 

Note: As the History goes to press, names of all officers and men who died from wounds in S. O. S. hospitals 
are not included. They were dropped from the Division Rolls when evacuated for wounds. — Editor. 



TOTAL NUMBER OF PRISONERS CAPTURED BY THE 77th DIVISION 

Sector Officers Men 

Baccarat 3 

Vesle 27 

Argonne 12 619 

Aire-Meuse 1 88 

13 737 

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MATERIEL CAPTURED BY THE 77th DIVISION 



Sector Rifles 

Baccarat 

Vesle 1000 

Argonne 3 100 

Aire-Meuse 3200 

Total 7600 



Heavy 


Light 


Trench 


Machine 


Artillery 


Artillery 


Mortars 


Guns 























25 


5 


36 


35 


155 


20 


16 


11 


97 



52 



46 



277 



TOTAL DEPTH OF ADVANCE IN EACH OFFENSIVE ENGAGEMENT 

OF THE 77th DIVISION 
Sector Depth of Advance 

Baccarat None 

Vesle 12 km. 

Argonne 22 km. 

Aire-Meuse . 371 < 2 km. 

Total 713^ km. 



UNITS IN THE GERMAN ARMY WHICH OPPOSED THE 77th 
DIVISION IN THE SECTORS NOTED 



Baccarat 
21st Landwehr 
96th Division 

Vesle 
17th Division 
29th Division 
216th Division 
4th Guard Division 



Argonne 
2d Landwehr 

76th Reserves 
list Reserves 
45th Reserves 
15th Bavarian 



Meuse 
37th Division 
31st Division 
12d Division 
76th Division 
195th Division 
242(1 Division 
1 1th Reserve Division 
240th Reserve Division 
15th Ravarian 



STRENGTH OF THE DIVISION DURING ADVANCES 

VESLE Officers \Ii\ 

11th August, 1918, Arrival in Sector 958 25,553 

4th September, 1918, Vesle-Aisne Advance 733 21,987 

16th September, 1918, At Relief (Including 27 new officers received 

during advance) 741 21,230 

ARGONNE 

26th September, At Reginning of Attack (Including 4000 replacements 

received September 22, 1918) 752 24,957 

16th October, After the Argonne Fight (Including approximately 2 10 new 

officers received from time to time during advance) 903 21,613 

ARGONNE-MEUSE 
1st November, Reginning of Attack (Including 2703 replacements received 

October 16, 1918) 850 22,147 

13th November, After Armistice 831 20,793 

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SUCCESSIVE LOCATIONS OF 77th DIVISION HEADQUARTERS 

Location Dates 

Camp Upton, N. Y August 25, 1917, to March 27, 1918 

Cocove Chateau April 15, 1918 

Eperlecques-Pas-de-Calais April 22 to June 6, 1918 

Fauquembergues June 6 to June 8. 1918 

Monchy Cayean June 8 to June 11. 1918 

Rambervillers June 16 to June 21, 1918 

Baccarat June 21 to August 4, 1918 

Bayon August 4 to August 7, 1918 

Coulommiers August 8 to August 10, 1918 

< lhateau Bruyeres .August 10 to August 12, 1918 

Mareuil-en-Dole August 12 to August 13, 1918 

Fere Anc-( lhateau August 13 to September 4, 1918 

Cave N of Fme-des-Filles September 1 to September 16, 1918 

Coulonges September 16 to September 18, 1918 

Givry-en-Argonne September 18 to September 21, 1918 

Les Vignettes September 21 to September 25, 1918 

P. C. Pau, Argonne Forest September 25 to October 2, 1918 

Champ Mahaut (German Dugout at 00.4—71.8 Forest 

d" Argonne, Map Forest d" Argonne, I 20,000. ... .October 2 to October 12. 1918 

Chatel Chehery October 12 to October 16, 1918 

Champ Mahaut (German Dugout at 60.1-71.8 Forest 

d'Argonne, Map Forest d' Argonne, 1/20,000 October 16 to October 31. 1918 

Chehery October 31 to November 1, 1918 

Cornay November 1 to November 3, 1918 

Verpel November 3 to November 4, 1918 

St. Pierremont November 5 to November 7. 1918 

Raucourt November 7 to November 12, 1918 

Vaux-en-Dieulet November 12 to November 21, 1918 

Les Vignettes November 21 to November 30, 1918 

Chateauvillain November 30 to February 5, 1919 



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Chronological History of 77th Division 

August 25. 1917 

The 77th Division was organized August 25, 1917, at Camp Upton, New York. The majority 
of officers and all enlisted men were from New York State and practically all of the enlisted men 
from the Metropolitan District. The Division is named the "Liberty Division" and its shoulder 
insignia is a Statue of Liberty in gold on a blue background. 



March 27, 1918 

This Division began leaving Camp Upton March 27, 1918, for service overseas and assembled 
in the vicinity of Calais for training with the British forces, except the 152nd Field Artillery 
Brigade, which went overseas April 24th, and was sent to Bordeaux for training with the 
French. 



May 6, 1918— June 6, 1918 

Training commenced about May 6th and continued under British instructors until June 6th, 
when the Division began a three days' march to entraining points for the Baccarat Sector. The 
Artillery Brigade commenced training at Camp de Souge May 8th, and joined the division at 
Baccarat July 12th. 



June 19, 1918— August 3, 1918— August 6, 1918 

This Division took over the Baccarat Sector from the 42d Division on June 19th. It held 
this quiet sector continuously until August 3d, when relieved by the 37th Division, and marched 
overland to Charmes and entrained there August 6th for the Chateau Thierry Sector. 



August 11-12, 1918— September 15-16, 1918— September 16-17, 1918 

The 77th Division relieved the 4th American Division on the night of August llth-12th, the 
153d Brigade taking over the sector occupied by the 4th Division. This was known as the Vesle 
Sector and was held until relieved by the 8th Italian Division on the night of September 15th -16th. 
During the occupation of this sector our front advanced from south of the Vesle River to the line 
Vieil-Arcy-Villers-en-Prayers La Butte de Bourmont-Marais Menard, thence through the line 
207.7-291.3 to 207.2-291.5, establishing a mixed post on our right at 207.75-291.3. On the night 
of September 16th-17th, the Division was transported by bus and marching to the southern edge 
of the Forest d'Argonne near Florent. 



September 26, 1918— October 15-16, 1918 

On September 26th this Division began its advance through the Argonne Forest, which advance 
ended when we were relieved by the 78th Division on the night of October 15th-16th. 

The final operation in this advance was the taking of Grand Pre. 

Between October 16th and November 1st the Division was deloused and some training was 
accomplished, a line of resistance was prepared and held. 

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October 30, 1918 

A partial relief of the 82d Division was accomplished and our artillery moved into position on 
the night of October 30th-31st. 



November 1, 1918— November 9, 1918— November 11, 1918 

On November 1st this Division began the operation from the Aire to the Meuse, which advance 
continued until our troops reached the River Meuse on November 6th, where positions were organ- 
ized. On November 9th this Division took over the entire Corps front and held it until the armistice 
was signed on November 11th. 



November 12, 1918— November 17, 1918 

On November 12th the Division was relieved by the French and moved to the vicinity of St. 
Pierremont. We immediately took over the entire front held by the 2d and 89th Divisions, until 
relieved, on November 17th, by the 90th Division. 



November 20, 1918— November 26, 1918— December 5, 1918— December 9, 1918 

The Division proceeded by marching to the Les Islettes area on November 20th and on No- 
vember 26th began its march to the 9th Training Area. All units were in their billeting areas by 
December 5th and active training started December 9th. 

Robert Alexander, 

Major-General, Commanding. 



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OFFICIAL RECORD 
ARGONNE^MEUSE 
OPERATIONS 

By MAJOR GENERAL ROBERT ALEXANDER 







OPERATIONS OF THE 77th DIVISION 

FROM THE ARGONNE TO SEDAN 

S the operations of the 77th Division which it is proposed to cover in this talk 
refer more specifically to the operations of the Division while serving as part 
of the First Army, I will take up here only the work done by the Division 
between the time of its arrival in the Argonne Sector and the close of hostili- 
ties, although some very interesting developments attended our work on the 
Vesle and during the advance from the Vesle to the Aisne. 

2. The term "The Argonne" proper should be confined specifically to 
the forest in which the 77th Division operated until that forest was cleared of 
the enemy. It is in reality a wooded mountain dominating the valleys of 
the Aire on the east and the Aisne on the west. Reing a mountain, the terrain 

is extremely rugged with deep, scarped valleys cutting into the central mass, the whole covered by a 

thick, in some places impenetrable, forest, with dense undergrowth. 

3. Throughout the whole of this wooded height, there is but one north and south highway — 
that which is known as the Haute Chevauchee. This road runs generally rather toward the eastern 
edge of the forest. In fact, it was practically the eastern boundary of the Divisional front at the 
inception of the operation. The four years during which the enemy had occupied the portion of 
the forest from which it was now expected to expel him had seen steady deterioration of this north 
and south highway until, at the beginning of the operations, it was in places impassable. This 
was due to the fact that, having at their disposal a very complete and well-constructed system of 
narrow gauge railways through the forest, the Roche was not obliged to keep up the road, except 
in very restricted portions of its extent 

4. In the portion of the forest between the Four de Paris and Grand Pre, there is but one trans- 
verse (east and west) highway — that running from Yarennes-Montelainville via La Viergette.-Moulin 
de Charlevaux on Rinarville. As this was a transverse road, which was cut at various points by 
the system of narrow gauge railway referred to, it had been kept in much better condition than had 
been the north and south highway (the Haute Chevauchee), which, paralleling in general terms 
the railway system, was less essential to the supply. 

5. This forest railway system debouched from the main line (standard gauge), in the valley of 
the Aire at Marcq and extended to the front-line German trenches on the general line. La Harazee- 
Four de Paris-La Fille Morte. 

6. The mountain mass of the forest, as previously stated, was cut up by numerous deep ravines 
extending into it from east and west, and in each of these ravines at the time of the operations to 
be covered by this talk we found running water. The principal of these ravines affecting the 
operations referred to, were those of the Fontaine Aux Charmes, Ravin Profound, and the ravine 
in which is situated the Depot des Machines and Moulin D'L'Homme Mort, which runs north 
and falls into the Ran de Charlevaux. From the Rau de Charlevaux, several branch ravines, 
with the accompanying streams, radiate. The Rau de Fontaine Aux Charmes (this name is du- 
plicated in this place), and an un-named one run a little south of west, north of the Rois de Apre- 
mont, and, as will be seen from the map, there, are other streams, each occupying its own ravine, 
throughout the extent of the forest. 

7. Through the general mass of the Argonne which extends north to south, from the line 
Passavant-Foucacourt to the general line of Tourteron, there are four passes: — The highway, 
St. Mennehould-Clermont en Argonne — the road Les Islettes-La Chalade, La Harazee-Vienne Le 



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Chateau — Grand Pre, and most northerly of all, the route by Boult Aux Bois-Le Chene Populeux. 
Of these passes, the first named was controlled by the Allies; the second was dominated by Boche 
organizations along the line La Harazee-Le Four De Paris, while the Grand Pre pass and that 
via Boult Aux Bois-Chene Populeux were entirely in the hands of the Boche. 

8. From the earliest times, the wooded mountain mass of the Argonne has been prominent 
in the history of the lands about it, under whatever name they have been known — Gaul, Lorraine, 
Champaign or France. It has always been an obstacle to military operations from the days of the 
Bomans, and has always been justly regarded as a strong bulwark for the defense, and a most 
serious obstacle for the aggressor. 



9. The lines of the opposing trenches as they existed on the 26th of September, 1918, had been 
practically in place since the inception of the war, four years previous. The usual development and 
growth of trench system had in that time brought about an amazing complexity in these defensive 
systems and aside from the normal developments to be expected, each side, considering the Argonne 
as a rest sector in which important operations were impracticable, had devoted their energies to 
making themselves secure — the idea being apparently that the Argonne was a sector to which 
worn-out troops and other sectors would be sent for rest and recuperation. It was, I believe, gen- 
erally considered by both our Allies and our enemies that any effort looking to major operations in 
the Argonne was doomed to failure on account of the difficulties of the terrain; and it is believed 
that previous experiences, both of the French and the Boche, gave some color of reason to this opin- 
ion. Added to the natural difficulties of the terrain were the most elaborate artificial defenses. 
Trenches, barb-wire entanglements, chevaux de frise, and all the obstacles which the art of the engi- 
neer could put in place, were to be found — especially on the Boche side of the line. Belts of wire, 
one hundred metres wide, were not uncommon and passages through the wire did not exist. 

10. As garrison of the part of the forest in front of the sector assigned the 77th Division, was 
the 2d Landwehr Division of the Germany Army. To the best of our information at the time, 
this division had three regiments in line. Their order from west to east was: 122d Landwehr 
Begiment, the 120th Landwehr and 125th Landwehr. To the west of the 2d Landwehr Division 
was the 9th Landwehr Division with the 116th Landwehr Begiment (Infantry) on its eastern flank 
and to the east of the 2d Landwehr was the 52d Division. In addition to these infantry divisions 
and their accompanying artillery, a certain amount of position artillery was in place in and about 
the forest. It is not practicable to give the number of guns which the Boche actually had engaged 
on this part of the front. It may be stated here, however, anticipating somewhat the course of 
events, that the 77th Division captured five Bussian guns of calibre larger than 105s in its progress 
through the forest, in addition to smaller pieces and a number of trench mortars of large calibre. 

11. In this jungle of trees, underbrush, scarped ravines, complicated by Boche organizations, 
the 77th Division, forming the left ilank of the 1st American Army, was given the front from La 
Harazee inclusive to La Pierre Croisee and Cote 285 exclusive — a frontage of about six and one- 
half kilometers — the strength of the Division being at that time 752 officers and 25.09 4 soldiers. 

12. The artillery support of which the Division disposed at the opening of the attack on the 
26th of September consisted of the divisional artillery, forty-eight 75's and twenty-four 155's 
short, with the 302d Trench Mortar Battery. It may be noted, however, in passing, that this 
trench mortar battery was unable to come into action, as it was impracticable to prepare emplace- 
ments for the guns in the short time intervening between the arrival of the divisional artillery in 
the sector and the opening of the attack. In addition to the artillery of the Division, there 
were at my disposal for the opening chorus the 247th French Artillery (6 batteries of 75's) ; the 
39th French Battery (155's); about 190 trench mortars (French), for which emplacements were 
already partially in existence; the First Battalion of Trench Artillery; two batteries of 240; and four 
batteries of our Coast Artillery, 16 pieces of 8-inch — an aggregate of 168 pieces of all calibres. 
Of these, there were at the disposal of the Division during the entire operation the 247th French 
Artillery — the other additional artillery reverting to the direction of the 1st Army Corps and the 
1st Army upon completion of the fire of preparation. Various targets were assigned this artillery 
which, from the maps available, appeared to be of importance. 

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13. As a matter of interest, particularly to artillerymen, it may be stated that among the targets 
indicated for the 8-inch howitzers, was the location designated on the map as Champ Mahaut, 
which was also designated as a "Depot." Later observation indicated that the practice of these 
heavy guns on this target was excellent and it is probable that their fire aided very materially, 
although in an indirect manner, in clearing the southern part of the forest of any serious opposition. 
It was found later that this fire had secured a direct hit upon a dugout built in the strongest manner 
of reinforced concrete. The result was excellent, the entire roof having been carried on down into 
the body of the dugout. 

14. Of the auxiliary arms at the disposal of the Division, the engineers played the most im- 
portant part. Their first task, of course, was to provide for transport across the system of trenches 
and through No Man's Land, and as an aid to the infantry advance proper. The engineers were 
also charged with the duty of cutting such wire as had not been sufficiently cut by the preliminary 
bombardment. For this latter purpose, a platoon of Engineers was attached to each assaulting 
front line battalion. These engineers carried heavy wire cutters, of which a supply had been 
obtained from the French through the efforts of my liaison officer, long charges made up by our- 
selves, and 20-foot bents of trussed foot-bridge — these latter for the purpose of crossing mine 
craters and wide trenches. I have reason to believe that these platoons of engineers did their 
work extremely well. 

15. Preparatory to the attack, such roads as were in reach without danger of divulging our 
presence to the Boche were worked on with a view to rendering them at least practicable. The 
only road which could be so worked, however, was the road leading from the Croix Gentin via Le 
Rond Champ on Vienne Le Chateau, thence to La Harazee; and, by going thence to La Placardelle, 
it was hoped a loop could be made by which supplies could be transported toward the front without 
undue congestion. 

16. It was further hoped that the road leading north from Vienne Le Chateau on Binarville 
would ultimately become available for use by the left flank of the Division for purposes of supply. 
It may be stated here, however, that the road through Binarville never did become so available 
while there was any real necessity for its employment. There was another road leading northeast 
from Le Four De Paris via the Barricade Pavillion, which joins the Haute Chevauchee in the vicinity 
of the Abri du Crochet. Airplane photographs seemed to indicate that this road was practicable 
within the Boche lines, but the lower end of it, at its exit from the Four de Paris, ran through a 
swamp and was consequently impassable, nor had any work been done upon this road prior to the 
attack, because it was under direct observation from the Boche lines and consequently any work 
there would doubtless have given them the alarm. 

16. Preparatory to the other side of the engineer activities, preparation was made for cutting 
wire with long charges (bangalore torpedoes). Two hundred large wire-cutters were secured and 
distributed to the engineers and to the front-line battalions of infantry, and 20 foot bents of foot- 
bridge were built by the engineers and provision made to get them forward, for the purpose of cross- 
ing shell craters and other obstacles of that kind. In addition to all of these, aprons of chicken 
wire were prepared, 20 feet long, to be rolled over uncut wire. On these aprons, as on a bridge, 
men got across barbed-wire entanglements. I have reason to believe that this method of crossing 
the barbed wire was extensively utilized and worked very well. 

17. Before leaving the subject of the road Four de Paris-Abri du Crochet, I may state that just 
before we had occasion to use it the Boche exploded a mine therein at a point along it where it 
would do the most damage, and completely destroyed the passage, necessitating at least twenty-four 
hours of strenuous work before the road was in condition to be used. 

18. The administrative details of supply and evacuation covered by Annex No. 3 to my Divi- 
sion Field Order No. 43, go too greatly into detail to be recited in full here. It may be stated, how- 
ever, as an indication of the general plan, that the rail-head of the Division was located at Les 
Islettes, on the St. Mennehould-C.lermont en Argonne highway. From this rail-head, the road 
Le Cleon-La Chalade proceeds via La Harazee, on Vienne le Chateau, with the branch road already 
referred to, leading therefrom at the Four de Paris via the Barricade Pavilion into the Haute 
Chevauchee. 

19. It was contemplated that some use would be made of the existing French narrow gauge 

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railway system for the supply of the Division, but the principal reliance — as it turned out later — 
was necessarily by motor and animal-drawn transportation over highways. It was also found 
later that the road north through Binarville, by which it was expected to supply the left flank of the 
77th Division, never came into use at any time when it was of value to us. It was contemplated, 
of course, that the evacuation of sick and wounded should flow back by the same roads on which sup- 
plies went forward. The triage stations were near Florent and La Chalade, from which points 
ambulance service carried patients to the rear. The general scheme of circulation is shown on the 
attached map. 

20. It will be observed that the circulation in the forest itself was recognized beforehand as 
being most uncertain, and no provision could be made therefor. In order that this question of 
supply and evacuation may be treated together here, thereby avoiding further reference thereto, I 
may say that for the right flank of the Division (153d Brigade), the road Four de Paris- Abri du 
Crochet-Haute Chevauchee was exclusively used. For the left flank (154th Brigade), it was found 
that the proposed route via Binarville was entirely impracticable, and in anticipation of such a 
development, preparation was made to utilize the Boche railway system in the forest, which in- 
formation, from maps and otherwise, indicated to be most complete and far-reaching. 

21. This scheme was carried out by the divisional engineers. A connecting link between the 
French system at La Harazee and the Boche system at the head of the Fontaine Aux Charmes 
was constructed so rapidly that by the third or fourth day of the operation that route was used 
for all supply and evacuation on the left of the divisional sector. No locomotives were available, 
but a few Boche freight cars were picked up from day to day and these were utilized, being drawn 
by animals on the railway referred to. I will say here that had it not been for this connecting link 
and the consequent supply of the troops thereby, a continued advance in the forest — on the left, 
at least — would have been found entirely impracticable. Our difficulties in the way of transpor- 
tation, at least as concerned rolling stock, were greatly alleviated by the capture of the Depot des 
Machines on the 28th of September. At this point, some sixty freight cars in serviceable condition 
were found and at once put to work. Effort was made to secure locomotives, but for some reason, 
unknown to me, it was impracticable to secure them until the operation reached such a point that 
the urgent necessity for them had in great part passed. The first call for these locomotives was 
made by me on the 26th of September, as a result of developments on my left flank. 

22. As a matter of interest, I may add here that during the time the Boche railway system and 
the connecting link were operated by animals of the 77th Division, eight hundred and fifty tons of 
supplies of all kinds were carried into the forest by that route and about five hundred sick and 
wounded evacuated thereby. The railroad was used in this manner until the transverse road 
Binarville-la Viergette fell into our control on the 7th of October. 

23. The line through the Forest of the Argonne within the limits of the sector assigned 
to the 77th Division was held by the 120th French Division. It was essential to the complete 
success of the plan of the American First Army that the presence of American troops in any 
numbers in that vicinity, should be kept carefully concealed. For this reason, the relief by 
the 77th Division of the French units in the sector proceeded by increments — if I may use the 
term. On the night of the 19th-20th, September, infantry elements of the Division, moving up from 
the general area of Givry en Argonne, relieved the rearmost elements of the 120th French Division. 
( )n the night of the 20th-21st, the remainder of that Division, except five companies which occu- 
pied the first-line trench positions, was relieved by the 77th Division, and this disposition was 
maintained until the night of the 25th-26th of September. 

24. During this time, reconnaissance of the front was made by officers and men of the 77th 
Division, care being taken to prevent, by use of French uniforms, the premature disclosure of our 
presence in the sector. 

25. The artillery of the Division, having come by road from its previous location in the Vesle- 
Aisne sector, did not arrive in the sector until almost the eve of the day set for the attack. Con- 
sequently the artillery did not get into its battle positions until during the night of 23d-24th Septem- 
ber. This left very little time for reconnaissance, but such time as was available was fully utilized — 
the same precautions being observed by the artillery observers as in the case of the infantry. This 
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no ranging shots could be fired, as it was feared the firing might indicate to the enemy the large 
increase of artillery in the sector. It is believed that the precautions indicated succeeded in their 
purpose and that the presence of American forces in the Argonne was not definitely known to the 
enemy, whatever might have been his suspicions, until the moment of the attack. 

26. The front to be covered by the Division imposed upon the division commander a disposition 
which, though apparently inevitable, was not at all to his liking. This disposition placed the 
brigades side by side and the regiments in each brigade side by side. This gave a development in 
depth of only three lines. It is obvious that such disposition is not so strong, so far as ability to 
"carry on" is concerned, as would be a greater distribution in depth. But the front must be 
covered, and apparently there was, in this case, no other way to secure that result. This dis- 
position gives in each regiment an assault battalion, a support battalion, and a line of reserves. 
Attention is invited to the fact that these reserves are not regimental reserves, but are distributed 
between the brigades and the Division. In this particular case, the interior battalions of the 3d 
line plus the divisional machine-gun battalion (motorized) was designated as the divisional 
reserve. 

27. Under ordinary conditions of terrain, the divisional reserve would be concentrated in some 
central spot where it would be held under the immediate control of the division commander, until 
necessity arose for its use, but in the Argonne, owing to the difficulties of terrain and the absence of 
communication, this disposition did not appear to me to be practicable. As a consequence, the bat- 
talion designated as divisional reserve from the right (153d) brigade and the motorized machine- 
gun battalion were placed on the Four de Paris-Barricade Pavillion road, while the battalion desig- 
nated as divisional reserve from the left (154th) brigade was placed near La Harazee, the ravine 
of the Fontaine Aux Charmes appearing to offer a means of access to the front. These positions, 
of course, were not occupied until after the assault and support battalions had passed over the 
Boche organizations in our front, clearing them of the enemy. 

28. The divisional artillery occupied positions in the forest and its southern outskirts, where 
space could be found. One regiment of 75's was assigned to each infantry brigade. The 304th 
to the 153d, and the 305th to the 154th Brigade, while the 306th F. A. (155's), remained at the dis- 
posal of the Division Commander as artillery reserve, subject to call by infantry brigade commanders 
to meet special situations as they came up in their respective fronts. As stated above, use could 
not be found for the 302d Trench Mortar Battery, as time did not permit the preparation of emplace- 
ments for their guns after arrival in the sector. The 305th and 306th Machine Gun Battalions were, 
of course, at the disposal of the respective brigade commanders plus the machine-gun companies 
of their regiments. It may be stated, once for all, that the usual method of employment for these 
machine-gun battalions was the assigning of a company to each front-line rifle battalion, the remain- 
der remaining at the disposal of the brigade commander as part of his brigade reserve. This method 
of employment seems to be the most practicable— it presupposes, however, that the infantry bat- 
talion commanders are sufficiently versed in their profession to be able to employ the machine- 
guns profitably. 

29. Among the other pressing needs which a consideration of the problem impressed upon the 
division commander, was the necessity for assured communication and liaison between the elements 
of the Division and between the Division and the American and Allied forces on its right and left. 
It was realized by the Division Commander that undoubtedly a very great many men would be re- 
quired as messengers, runners and liaison groups, if communication was to be maintained. The 
division commander was not disappointed in this expectation, but the vital necessity for such 
communication had been so strongly impressed upon subordinates that during the entire time of 
the action in the Forest, where the pressing demand had been anticipated, the division commander 
was able at all times to locate all elements of his command. It was my opinion, based upon my 
observations as the action progressed, that organization commanders had really put out too many 
men for this purpose, but the necessities of communication in the thick jungles of the Forest were 
so imperative, that I believed it then — and believe it now — better to have overdone the means of 
liaison rather than to have run the risk of losing touch between the different elements of my line. 
This system of runners and messengers was, of course, supplemented, insofar as it could be sup- 
plemented, by the activities of the Signal Corps, but these activities (telephone) were rarely able 



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to get beyond the battalion P. C.'s and in the forest actual physical touch between the elements of 
the command was in my opinion an essential. 

30. At the inception of the operations, the elements on our right was the 28th U. S. Division; 
that on our left, was the 1st Division Dismounted Cavalry (French). It was proposed to assure 
the liaison between the 1st American Army of which the 77th Division was the left, and the 4th 
French Army, of which the 1st Division Dismounted Cavalry was the right, by a means of a Franco- 
American liaison group, which was to operate on the western edge of the forest, keeping up com- 
munication between the two armies. For this purpose, there was sent from the 92d U. S. Division, 
a regiment of infantry to operate in conjunction with a similar force sent from the French Dismounted 
Cavalry Division. 

31. By as careful considerations of conditions in my front as could be given those conditions 
by me. I endeavored to determine upon some outstanding tactical feature of the terrain of the 
Boche organizations, which would indicate an appropriate maneuvre for the purpose of over- 
coming opposition. I was unable to discover in the Forest proper any such position. Consequently, 
at the inception of the operations, all that I could contemplate was a straight push forward of 
the whole line; and I was obliged to depend upon the initiative of the subordinate commanders, 
specifically the platoon and company commanders, for the proper maneuvre of their units when the 
necessity for such maneuvre became apparent. Therefore, no effort was made by me in my 
orders to specify anything more than a straight push to the front, as there was nothing in evidence 
upon which more detailed instruction could have been based. 

32. These being the respective situations of the opposing forces as far as concerns the front of 
the 77th Division, orders were received from the 1st American Army, setting the 26th of September, 
as "D" day and 5h30 as "H." "H" to be preceded by three hours fire of preparation by the 
artillery. On the front of the 77th Division, this fire of preparation was begun on the minute in- 
dicated. On our left, on the front of the 4th French Army, for some reason unknown to me, the 
fire of preparation began about 23h30 on the 25th of September. It was anticipated by me that this 
extremely long preparation fire on the front of our neighbors would give the alarm to the enemy 
forces in our front. — If it did so give the alarm, no serious consequences followed for us, except 
that the Boche, having apparently withdrawn from his front line trenches, the assaulting battalions 
of the 77th Division had merely to make their way through the mass of trenches and wire in their 
front, the resistance offered in the front-line trenches being very light and causing us but a very 
few casualties. The mere crossing of the Boche defensive system, however, was a most tedious 
task, for reasons which have been given above. However, progress was made during the day of 
the 26th, so that at night-fall the advancing infantry of the 77th Division was practically on the 
line set for the day's objective. As we advanced, however, north of the Boche first line, the oppo- 
sition encountered became at each step more determined in character and our losses began to mount 
up rather rapidly. It seemed that the enemy garrison of the forest was very deeply echaloned in 
depth, and that consequently, as the leading enemy elements fell back, they received more and more 
support from the organizations in rear. Our most severe engagements of the day occurred in the 
vicinity of the Barricade Pavillion and the St. Hubert's Pavillion. The opposition encountered was 
not sufficient to stop the line, but it was sufficient to inflict considerable losses upon our advancing 
infantry. It is to be noted here that after the initial push at 5:30 A. M., which had been preceded 
by the fire of preparation, practically no assistance whatever could be rendered to the infantry by 
the artillery against the enemy front line. The reason for this lack of assistance was in no sense 
the fault of the artillery, but was entirely due to conditions of terrain. The Forest was so thick 
that no observation of fire was possible. In addition to this, the opposing lines during practically 
all of the time that we were within the Forest proper were within fifty to one-hundred metres of 
each other. Consequently, fire from our friendly artillery would have been as dangerous to my line 
as to the enemy. I endeavored to secure, with the assault battalion, the services of accompanying 
guns, but this in the Forest, for the reasons given above and also for the lack of any roads by which 
the artillery could move forward, was likewise found to be entirely impracticable. As a matter 
of fact, the infantry of the 77th Division won their way through the Argonne by sheer fighting 
ability, by the use of the infantry weapons proper, aided in some cases by hand-grenades and the 
37 milimetre gun, but, above all, on account of the inflexible determination to conquer which ani- 

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mated the Division as a whole. The advance thus begun was continued from day to day with 
but one enforced halt intervening. On the 11th of October, the line of the 77th Division broke from 
the northern outskirts of the Forest and overlooked the plain and valley through which the River 
Aire takes its way, wherein are situated the towns of St. Juvin, Chevieres and Grand Pre. The 
successive positions occupied by the front line of this Division during the progress through the 
Forest are shown on the map which is before you. During this advance through the Forest, the 
enemy forces, which at the inception of the operation had had the 2d Landwehr Division in front 
of the 77th U. S., were increased at intervals. On October 1st, we found in our front the 76th 
Reserve Division. On October 10th, we found the 9th Landwehr, and the 76th Reserve Division. 
The 2d Landwehr, which had been originally in our front, was moved to its left (east), making room 
for the two divisions first named above. 

33. During this progress through the Forest and including the entire operations from the 26th 
of September to the 16th of October, when the 77th Division was relieved in line by the 78th Division, 
three salient occurrences stand out above the rest. These are the segregation and ultimate relief 
of the command of Major (now Colonel) Charles W. Whittlesey; the taking of St. Juvin (on Oct. 
14), and the taking of Grand Pre on October 15th. For the rest, each day saw its effort and each 
effort resulted in a greater or less advance. No territory once occupied by the 77th Division 
during these operations was given up. All gains were held and the Division each morning renewed 
its attack of the day before. In this steady advance, the enemy offered all the resistance within 
his power. It is true that he abandoned his front-line trenches apparently at the first intimation 
of our fire of preparation, but each of his echelons, as he fell back, was received by the organizations 
echoloned in rear, and resistance was encountered at every foot of the way. All possible avenues 
of approach were covered by enemy machine-guns; his artillery, being fully advised of the succes- 
sive defensive positions to be occupied by his troops, endeavored to and did harass tremendously 
our advancing lines. 

34. Resides encountering constant machine-gun fire of greater or less intensity — but always 
present — the advancing line of the 77th Division encountered incompletely organized defensive 
positions in the vicinity of the Rarricade Pavillion, Ragatelle Pavillion, St. Hubert's Pavillion, Abri 
du Crochet, Abri de St. Louis, Depot des Machines, and La Resogne within the limits of the Forest 
proper, which it was necessary to take by stiff fighting. 

35. The incidents which have surrounded the action on the left of the Division during the period 
between October 2d and 7th — both dates inclusive — striking the popular imagination, have brought 
most prominently before the public that particular phase of the operations. While in numbers 
of men involved and length of time during which those numbers were isolated this particular 
event stands out above the others, at the same time it must not be thought for a moment that 
this was the only occasion during our progress through the Forest that elements of this Division were 
temporarily cut off from other portions of the line. The mopping-up of the Forest was a most diffi- 
cult task and often, after the line had advanced, small parties of the enemy were found in many 
instances in rear of our front-line elements. These were disposed of usually in the course of a short 
time, but during that short time snipers were extremely active and communication was in many 
instances, as previously stated, temporarily suspended. 

36. The situation on the left of the Division on the morning of the 2d of October was about as 
follows: The First Rattalion, 308th Infantry, under Major Charles W. Whittlesey, was the ad- 
vance battalion on the left of the Division. The Second Rattalion, 308th, commanded by Captain 
George McMurty, was in support, the front line of these battalions was at about 294.9-275.95, 
the leading battalion having been checked by heavy machine gun and trench mortar opposition and 
the support battalion having closed up on it. With these two battalions were sections of machine 
guns from Companies C and D of the 306th Machine Gun Rattalion. The most stubborn re- 
sistance to the advance had been encountered on the west of the north and south ravine, where a 
portion of the command (Companies D and F, 308th) was in position. 

37. Attention is invited to the extremely difficult character of the terrain in front of this 
command. The north and south ravine running from the Depot des Machines past the Moulin de 
L 'Homme Morte cuts the regimental sub-sector in two. The sides of this ravine are decidedly pre- 
cipitous and densely covered with brush. In other words, an almost impassable obstacle was 

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interposed between the right and left flanks of the Brigade line — an obstacle which offered perfect 
cover to machine-gun nests and trench mortar emplacements. Furthermore, at this time and in 
fact at all times during the operations of the forest, the left flank of this Division was completely 
exposed, there being no friendly troops anywhere near us. Consequently, the left flank was obliged 
to look out for its own safety as best it might. Tins was equally true of the right flank of the Divi- 
sion. But our immediate interest here is with the left flank. This being the situation, I, early 
on the morning of the 2d of October, gave orders for a general advance of the entire divisional line, 
giving that line as its objective, the east and west La Viergette-Moulin de Charlevaux Boad, and 
the railroad paralleling it, as shown on the map. My orders were quite positive and precise; the 
objective was to be gained without regard to losses and without regard to the exposed conditions 
of my flanks. I considered it most important that this advance should be made and accepted the 
responsibility and the risk involved in the execution of the orders given. Complying with these 
orders, the advance began about 12h30. It was preceded by an artillery barrage from which I 
expected more moral than material result. The right (153d) Brigade was stopped before an enemy 
organization occupying the spur known as the Bois de la Naza, as was likewise the right regiment 
of the 154th Brigade, before Boche organizations which were placed upon the spur west of the Bois 
de la Naza. These Boche organizations were not formal trench systems, on which much work had 
been expended, but they consisted of isolated sections of trenches, of wire entanglements, and of 
chicken-wire suspended between trees. The whole was covered by the thick brush; and the ob- 
stacles could not be discovered until the troops came into immediate contact with them. Active 
defense of those organizations consisted of machine-guns, grenade-throwers, and trench mortars. 
The right Brigade and the right regiment of the left Brigade were stopped in their advance 
as previously stated; the left regiment of the left Brigade (308th), broke through the organizations 
in its front and continued the advance, reaching the objective set for the line at about 18h00. The 
casualties in this command up to about that time — that is, during the advance — amounted to 
about one hundred officers and men killed and wounded. As the result of this advance, 2 German 
officers, 28 men and 3 machine-guns were captured. 

38. During the advance, a trench system was crossed and heavy wire was encountered and 
overcome. This attack was delivered by Companies A, B, C, E, G and H, 308th Infantry, 
accompanied by sections of machine guns from Cos. C and D, 306th Machine Gun Battalion, and 
was directed along the wooded heights and slopes east of the ravine referred to. D and F com- 
panies, 308th, were west of the ravine referred to and held that position, while the 3d Battalion of 
the 308th Infantry was further to the rear. Upon reaching the objective, a position for the night 
was taken up along the La Viergette-Moulin de Charlevaux Boad. This position was about five 
hundred metres east of the Moulin de Charlevaux, on the steep bank which runs down from the 
road to the bottom of the ravine. The machine-gun sections were placed on the flanks of the line 
and the left flank was refused somewhat with a view to securing what was considered the most 
dangerous quarter. The men, of course, dug fox-holes and prepared to hold their positions as di- 
rected. The orders contemplated that the line, on advancing to the east and west road referred to, 
would reorganize, perfect its liaison between the organizations, exploit the ground to the front 
by means of strong patrols, and prepare for further advance to be started when ordered. At day- 
break on October 3d, Company E was detached from the command and started back along the line 
of advance, the intention being that it join Companies D and F on the west of the ravine, attack 
with them, and bring up the left of the line to its proper position, in liaison with the companies 
already on the objective. In order to clear up here the movements of this company, it may be stated 
that upon moving to the rear for the purpose indicated it was found that enemy forces had gotten 
into position during the night and very few of the men of this Company got through; one platoon 
returning to Colonel Whittlesey's command and one officer and eighteen men of the company finally 
getting through to the south. About 7 A. M. on October 3d, the command was joined by two 
officers and about 80 men of Company K, 307th Infantry. This company had been designated by 
the Colonel of the 307th as the liaison group between his regiment and the 308th Infantry. It 
now came up and took its place at the right of the line, anticipating an advance by the remainder 
of the front-line battalion of the 307th Infantry. The situation from that time on, until the remain- 
der of the line was able to advance, remained as has been given. Major Whittlesey's command 

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held its position; repulsed numerous attacks of the enemy; suffered losses in so doing, but was found 
an organized command when the remainder of the line came up. The remainder of the line, upon 
attempting to advance, found decidedly stubborn opposition in its front, and was able to make 
but small advances at any one time. The opposition on the spur known as the Bois de la Naza 
has been referred to. It further developed that on the left of the divisional sector a Boche trench 
system was found running down from La Palette across the spur which leads west from the Bois 
de la Naza. This trench system, probably but very lightly occupied at the time of Whittlesey's 
advance, was reoccupied by the Germans in considerable force during the night after the advance, 
and the wire which existed on the spur referred to was extended to the eastward, so as to link up 
with the wire already in existence on the Bois de la Naza. This, however, was not completely done 
and to that lack of complete wiring may be attributed the ultimate success of the measures taken 
to advance the rest of the line. 

39. Bealizing, of course, that my left flank was entirely exposed, I directed, early in the evening 
of October 2d, that the battalion of the divisional reserve located at the entrance of the Bavin 
Fontaine Aux Charmes near La Harazee move at once to the vicinity of the Depot Des Machines, 
informing the Commanding General, 154th Brigade, of this action and directing him to utilize his 
brigade reserve for the purpose of protecting his left flank ; at the same time placing the battalion 
of the divisional reserve at his disposal for a brigade reserve, in case necessity for its use in that 
capacity should arise. It was contemplated, of course, by me that the brigade reserve would stop 
the gap existing on my left flank. I knew that the French had made no advance, whatever they had 
attempted, although the information which I received from the Corps placed the French at Lancon. 
I told the Corps, however, that that information was entirely erroneous, and the event demon- 
strated that my estimation of the situation was a correct one. Notwithstanding my orders to 
the commanding general of the 154th Brigade, the brigade reserve was not placed where it could 
accomplish the end desired. Instead of being placed facing west of northwest so as to stop the gap 
in the left rear of Whittlesey's command, it apparently was placed in double column of companies 
about on the spur marked 212, south of the road leading into Binarville from the east. 

40. The situation of Major Whittlesey's command was, of course, recognized by me as being 
extremely critical. He had gone into action with his reserve rations only — supposedly a supply 
for two days. Fear was entertained that his ammunition supply might run out and consequently 
every possible effort was made by the Division to advance our line so as to again come into com- 
munication with him. For this purpose, five direct attacks, preceded by such artillery preparation 
as was possible, were delivered against the trench systems on the west of the sector, but none of 
these attacks succeeded in breaking through. Neither could the right (153d) Brigade advance. 

41. Efforts were also made by means of the Air Service to reach Major Whittlesey's command 
with ammunition, rations and carrier pigeons for communication, but, owing to the density of the 
undergrowth and the consequent uncertainty of his actual position, none of these efforts met with 
success, two planes and two aviators being lost in the effort. 

42. The position on the Bois de la Naza was strong in itself and was sufficiently organized to 
offer serious obstacles to an advance. In addition to this, my right flank was quite exposed, there 
being no friendly troops in touch with me on that side except some scattered elements of the divi- 
sion on my right, which were quite out of touch with all the remainder of their Division. Meanwhile, 
every effort was being made to filter men in small groups through the intervals between the ridge of 
the Bois de la Naza and the ridge running southeast from the direction of the Moulin de Charle- 
vaux. It was found that the enemy wire did not extend entirely across the ravine, the ravine re- 
ferred to being the junction of the Bau Fontaine Aux Charmes and the Bau de Charlevaux at 
the western end of the Bois de la Naza. Effort was made to build up a line on the southern slopes 
of the Bois de Apremont, particularly on the nose just north of the stream juncture. These efforts 
were bitterly opposed by fire coming from the reverse slopes of the Bois de la Naza and the ridges 
to its west, with machine-gun fire from the front. But after the most determined efforts a filing 
line was finally built up on the nose referred to, and this firing line taking in reverse the enemy 
organizations in front of our line, the opposition from these organizations began to show signs of 
giving way early on the morning of October 7th. At this time, communication with Major 
Whittlesey's command had been cut off for five days and it was realized that they must be short of 



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rations and probably of ammunition as well. At the first sign of weakening of the hostile resis- 
tance, a determined advance was made by the entire line, which ultimately broke through the 
enemy formations, and the 307th Infantry moved up to the line established by Major Whittlesey's 
command, reaching that position about twenty-one hours later — the night of October 7th. This 
advance of the 307th was followed very shortly by the entire 153d Brigade and by the remainder of 
the 308th Infantry. 

43. The daily and periodical press has seen fit to refer to Major Whittlesey's command as "The 
Lost Battalion" and to speak of its "rescue." In the opinion of the 77th Division, neither of 
these terms is apposite. Major Whittlesey conducted his command to the objective designated for 
him by the division commander, occupied the position assigned him and held that position until the 
remainder of the Division was able to move up to him. He held it with the indomitable deter- 
mination which has characterized the work of the American soldier wherever he has been called 
upon to perform a task. This command was neither "lost" nor "rescued." It suffered heavy 
losses; it was subjected to fire from both enemy and supposedly friendly artillery — (The French, in 
spite of my determined protest, placed artillery fire on this ravine the morning of the 7th of October, 
being quite convinced that the command must have surrendered.) Notwithstanding all of this, 
Major Whittlesey and his command held the position to which they had proceeded under my order 
and were found by me, when I visited them on the very early morning of October 8th, an organized 
command, in good order, and in excellent spirits. It may be noted that a demand for surrender, 
made on the morning of the 7th when the command was under its most disadvantageous circum- 
stances, was repelled with scorn — the command feeling perfectly competent to look out for itself 
even then. 

44. The remainder of the advance through the Forest proceeded very rapidly and without any 
incident worthy of special note until, the morning of the 10th, the line of the 77th Division stood 
upon the heights overlooking the valley of the Aire and the town of Grand Pre, Chevieres and St. 
Juvin. By the 11th, the general line of the Aire was reached. It must not be understood that our 
advance through the northern portion of the Forest had been unopposed. On the contrary, there 
still remained machine-gun nests to be destroyed and the advancing lines of the Division were under 
constant shell-fire from enemy positions north of the Aire. But this shell-fire, while annoying, was 
generally ineffective, the fines advancing under cover of the timber, and it was only when some 
well marked point of registration for the enemy artillery was reached, such as when the road leading 
from the Malassisse Farm to La Folie Farm was crossed, that losses from the artillery fire became 
noticeable in number. Upon reaching the northerly slopes of the Argonne and coming out into 
the open ground between the foot of the hills and the Aire river, the registration of this hostile fire 
became very much more accurate and consequently my losses became more noticeable. The 
general line held by the Division from October 1 1th to 13th is shown on the map. On October 10th, 
Field Order No. 54 extended my divisional front so as to take in the town of St. Juvin and that town 
at once became the objective for an attack by the Division. 

45. For this attack, the 153d Infantry Brigade was designated and in this brigade the 306th 
Infantry was the leading regiment which accomplished the reduction of the town of St. Juvin. 

46. Having come out into the open, the possibility and the desirability of a return to manoeu- 
vre struck me most forcibly. In my instructions to the Commanding General, 153d Brigade, I 
thoroughly indicated to him my views on the subject and directed that he initiate a holding attack 
against St. Juvin, along the general line of the Aire, while a portion of his command, crossing the 
river above the ford, the Gue de Hamby, should deliver the real attack against St. Juvin from the 
east. Observation had convinced me that the Boche, being a creature of habit, would place his 
artillery barrage where he had been in a habit of placing it, and that any attack against St. Juvin, 
ostensibly coming from the south, would bring down the hostile barrage so as to cover the southern 
approaches to the town. If this were true, then a battalion crossing to the east of the town would 
probably encounter very little, if any, artillery opposition. The result justified this expectation. 
St. Juvin was taken by a battalion of the 306th Infantry moving against the eastern face of the 
town. The losses in this battalion were not excessive. It was unfortunate, however, that the troops 
entrusted with the demonstration directly from the south, were not sufficiently trained to carry 
out their mission. They attempted, apparently, to convert what was intended to be a threat into 

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a real attack and to cross the Aire and advance upon St. Juvin directly from the south, the result 
being that eight officers were killed and some twenty wounded, while the losses among the en- 
listed men of this portion of the command were heavy in proportion. The successful attack from 
the east, however, produced the result desired and not only St. Juvin, but also Hill 182 to its north, 
were in our hands by about 17h 40. With the town of St. Juvin were taken something over five hun- 
dred prisoners, and in this connection it is interesting to note that the utilization of the machine- 
gun organizations attached to the 153d Brigade for a machine-gun barrage north of St. Juvin 
prevented the escape of these prisoners. It is true that the 77th Division did not get credit on the 
books of the Provost Marshal for this full number of prisoners, as we had not sufficient guards to 
send them all back. Some, therefore, were necessarily turned over to a neighboring Division and 
it is thought that the troops turning in those prisoners received the credit for their capture. 

47. During the 11th, 12th and 13th of October, exploitation to the front had been undertaken 
with varying success. Patrols from the 307th crossed the Aire and went into Grand Pre during the 
night lOth-llth October, but were driven out by machine-gun fire. These patrols found a ford 
east of Grand Pre. On the night of the llth-12th October, patrols were also pushed to the front 
and into Grand Pre, but were received by artillery and machine-gun fire from the heights to the 
north. Artillery fire was likewise very heavy on the slopes south of the Aire — as it was at all times. 
In the center of my line, strong patrols were able to cross the Aire and establish themselves on the 
St. Juvin-Grand Pre Road, and finally on the night of October 14th-15th, I directed the Command- 
ing General, 154th Brigade, to undertake early the next morning the reduction of the town of Grand 
Pre. For his assistance in this task, I gave him in addition to the regiment of 75's already at his 
disposal, the regiment of 155's belonging to the Division. The operation was undertaken as ordered 
and in the course of the day progress was made from the eastward on Grand Pre, which progress 
resulted in the occupation of the town at about 8:30 P. M. Forty-one of the enemy, including two 
non-commissioned officers, were made prisoners and six light and two heavy machine guns were 
captured in this operation. It was impracticable for the troops of this Division to complete the 
mopping up of Grand Pre, although the town was completely occupied and at the disposal of our 
troops, as the 78th Division was directed to relieve the 77th Division during the night of 15th-16th 
October. 

48. This action which placed the town of Grand Pre in our possession, completed the first phase 
of the operations toward Sedan. I was especially anxious to secure Grand Pre, as it commanded 
one of the passes through the Argonne. I felt at the time that my congratulations were due both 
brigades for their excellent work in taking the two towns mentioned. 

49. During the night 15th-16th October, the Division was relieved of its position in line by the 
78th Division and was placed as corps reserve in the vicinity of Pylone and Camp de Bouzon. In 
these localities, many formerly Boche dugouts were found which offered shelter to the men, and 
here the Division remained from the 16th of October until the 30th of October, when we resumed 
our place in line in the sector shown, taking over the line where we had left it on the night of the 
15th-16th October. This return to the line was preparatory to the general attack by the American 
Army on the 1st of November. 

50. A consideration of the terrain in my immediate front indicated to me the desirability for 
manoeuvre in an effort to go forward. Obstacles in our front were the fortified town of Champig- 
neulle and the Boche organizations on the hills to the east of the valley of the Agron River. The 
position in my judgment was an extremely strong one and we knew, from captured documents and 
other indications, that the enemy garrison in the position had orders to resist to the last extremity. 
Under these circumstances, a direct attack to carry the front of this position did not offer, to my 
mind, much chance of success except at the cost of extremely heavy losses. In the preliminary 
conference which, as was customary, I held with my brigade commanders, I indicated my view of 
the tactical situation and directed that a holding attack be delivered against the front of the posi- 
tion while an enveloping movement from the east, which moving over into the territory of the 80th 
Division, on my right, for the purpose of avoiding the scarped ravine north of the line held by the 
Division, would come down on the position from the east and take it in flank and reverse. It appears, 
however, that for some reason unknown to me, this plan was not carried out on November 1st. The 
things which I directed to be done were not done, and the troops were permitted to attempt a direct 



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attack, with the result that on the right, the advance was inordinately delayed by going into the 
scarped ravine referred to, while on the left, the troops endeavoring to attack Champigneulle in 
front, suffered a costly repulse. As a consequence of this lack of tactical direction, I was able 
at nightfall to report only two companies approximately on the road leading east from Champig- 
neulle — one company south of the town, with a liaison group west of the town in touch with the right 
of the 78th Division. After consideration of the circumstances of the case, I relieved from command 
the officer previously commanding the 153d Brigade, which was in the lead, and who was responsible 
for the failure of the attack on November 1st, and directed his successor to place on his right in the 
territory of the 80th Division the other regiment of the 153d Brigade, preparatory to an advance at 
daylight on Verpel-Thenorgues. I may state here that the frontage assigned to the Division per- 
mitting of such a disposition, the Division was in column of brigades, with each brigade in column of 
regiments. This disposition commended itself to me, frontage being suitable, as one which offered 
the greatest probability of continued effort on the part of the Division. I believe that the result 
justified this deployment. The disposition referred to above was made during the night of 1st 2d 
November, and at daylight the advance by the right regiment of the brigade on Verpel-Thenorgues 
commenced. As soon as this movement declared itself, the opposition in and about Champigneulle 
disappeared and the whole line was enabled to move forward with the utmost rapidity. It will be 
seen from the map that on November 2d the line of the Division moved forward eight kilometers; 
on November 3d, it again moved forward eight kilometers; on November 4th, it moved forward 
four and one-half kilometers, but on this day we encountered strenuous opposition along the ridge 
running from Oches to the Ferine D'Isly and the Polka Farm. At this time, both brigades were 
in line. The opposition referred to was eliminated during the day of November 4th, and on Nov- 
ember 5th the Division held the line Stonne-La Besace. 

51. After passing the Stonne-La Besace line, the Division continued the forward movement, 
passing the line east and west through Flaba before noon on November 6th. During the afternoon 
of November 6th, both brigades being in line, the Division pushed forward and by 19h30 the 1st 
Battalion of the 307th Infantry occupied the town of Bemilly-Sur-Meuse, having cleared the heights 
overlooking the Meuse and Sedan of the enemy, and had patrols in and beyond Allicourt. On the 
right of the Division, the 305th Infantry was in possession of Villers devant Mouzon and Autre- 
court, with patrols in Petit Bemilly and Mouzon. As soon as the river was reached, the engineers 
accompanying the leading battalions began at once the construction of foot-bridges across the 
stream, all the former bridges being, of course, destroyed by the retreating Boche, and as soon as 
these bridges were completed, particularly the one at Villers devant Mouzon, a battalion was put 
on the march for the purpose of crossing the stream and seizing the heights about Amblimont. 

52. It was believed by the Division Commander and it is still his opinion that those heights 
could have at that time been seized with a minimum of effort and loss, the Boche being in full re- 
treat and my troops being immediately upon his heels. As a matter of fact, the last element of 
the Boche rear-guard was caught under direct infantry fire as it endeavored to make a crossing 
of the stream in the vicinity of Bemilly. My action in ordering the occupation of the heights of 
Amblimont was reported by me at once to the Corps, at which headquarters it was approved. 
Shortly afterward, however, I received orders from the Army, through corps, to withdraw the forces 
which were moving forward, the reason given being that in the opinion of the Army Commander 
we were too isolated with respect to the troops of our right and left and that consequently the posi- 
tion would be a dangerous one to occupy. Orders were consequently given stopping the battalion 
on march and directing its return to the left bank of the Meuse. I took the liberty, however, of 
leaving a platoon of about fifty men east of the stream as cover to my bridge-head. 

53. It might be noted in passing that the construction of these bridges cost my engineers 
two officers and eight men killed, and three officers and seventeen men wounded, but the passage 
of the river was forced without particular difficulty as my infantry was closely supported by forward 
guns of the artillery with each front-line battalion. The position along the Meuse was occupied on 
the 6th of November, and was retained by the 77th Division until the end. On November 7th, 
about 4 P. M., the leading elements of the Division then on my left, which had one brigade in line, 
came up and established liaison with the left of my front-line elements along the stream. Prior 
to noon of that date (7th November), the most reliable information that could be gotten of this 

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brigade of the neighboring Division was that it was south of an east and west line through Ange- 
court. The front occupied by the 77th Division, after taking over on November 9th the front of 
the neighboring brigade, extended from Pont Maugis, inclusive, to Mouzon, exclusive. This front 
was occupied, the troops disposed in depth and the position held until 12 hours on November 12th, 
twenty five hours after the armistice had gone into effect. 

54. On the afternoon of the 10th November, the commanding general of the 48th French Divi- 
sion, accompanied by staff officers from the headquarters of the 4th French Army appeared at my 
P. C. at Raucourt and stated that he was to relieve the 77th Division in the sector held by us over- 
looking Sedan and the Meuse; but, as no orders had been received by me to turn the sector referred 
to over to the French or to any one else, I declined to be relieved and retained the position given 
until the hour stated above, at which time the relief took place, orders therefor having been received 
meanwhile. 

55. The foregoing is a succinct account of the operations of the 77th Division during the offen- 
sive which carried us from the Four de Paris through the Forest of the Argonne to the heights south 
of Sedan. 

56. I have not attempted to go into great detail in this account of these operations, because it 
would be impracticable so to do within the period of time allowed me. There are, however, certain 
observations made, and deductions based upon these observations which I think worth while to 
note here. 

DEDUCTIONS 

57. It appeared to me during all these open operations, including the impressions which I 
received after we had forced the passage of the Vesle on September 4th, that the instruction of the 
Junior officers and non-commissioned officers, referring specifically to platoon chiefs, seemed to 
leave much to be desired. A satisfactory conduct of open operations involves the ability to ma- 
noeuvre; in other words the ability to combine movement with fire. It did not seem to me that the 
Junior officers and non-commissioned officers realized the importance of manoeuvring as a means 
whereby successful results might be attained with a minimum of losses. This was not due to any 
lack of good- will and earnestness. It was simply due to the fact that their instruction either had 
not been conducted along lines which would impress upon them the vital necessity for such manoeu- 
vre, or the course of instruction through which they had been put had not made upon them the 
impression desired. This probably on account of lack of time. I consider this instruction for 
Junior officers, the platoon chiefs, essential if the best results are to be expected from the effort put 
f orth. With the Battalion Commanders and officers of higher grades, it is more a question of 
planning, but execution of these plans depends upon the instruction and intelligence of the Junior 
officers and non-commissioned officers. It occurred to me that perhaps the rigid formulae of trench 
warfare had been insisted upon during the training of these junior officers and non-commissioned 
officers to an undue extent. To obviate this, it seems to me, that we should insist at all times upon 
the development of individual initiative along proper lines, depending upon the proper employment 

,f that initiative to lead people right in the formal operations of stabilized warfare. 

58. It was further noted, or at least I thought I noticed, that there was a disinclination to 
utilize to its full potential power the infantry rifle. Whether this disinclination came from lack of 
proper training, I am not prepared to say, but dependence seemed to be made upon machine guns, 
grenades and the other auxiliaries to the partial exclusion of rifle fire. I am quite convinced that 
we cannot too strongly insist upon our desire to bring about the full utilization of this fire. The other 
auxiliaries, machine guns, hand-grenades, 37 mm., are useful in their way, but they are merely 
auxiliaries, and intelligent use of the infantry rifle wins battles when no other instrumentality will 
•suffice. 

59. It had appeared to me at various times that the present organization of the Infantry 
Regiment is more complicated than the abilities of the average colonel permit him to use effectively. 
I mean that while it is most desirable to combine all of the auxiliary agencies with the fire of the rifle 
to bring about the maximum results with the least possible expenditure, it was only in rare instances 
that my observation led me to believe that all of these auxiliaries were being properly employed. I 
can only account for this lack of co-ordination on the supposition stated above. 



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60. The Trench Mortar, I think, should be specifically regarded as a trench weapon. It has 
to my mind been demonstrated beyond cavil that in the war of movement these weapons are merely 
burdens. The materiel is heavy and it is almost impossible to get up an adequate ammunition sup- 
ply. Effort has been made by me at various times to utilize for this purpose the carriages of the 
machine-gun companies, but the result had not demonstrated, to my mind, that that method is 
practicable. As far as the six-inch mortar with which the Trench Mortar Battery is supplied is 
concerned, an attempt to utilize it in the open is in my opinion quite hopeless. As a result of this 
conviction, in preparation for the advance from the Aire to Sedan, beginning November 1st, I left 
at rail-head my six-inch mortar materiel and armed the personnel of the Trench Mortar Battery 
with four captured 105 mm. howitzers. These light-weight guns, for which I had at the beginning 
of the operation about 125 rounds of ammunition each, rendered excellent service during the advance, 
as I was able to renew my ammunition supply from captured stocks as we went along. 

61. In connection with this subject, I believe that we should take into consideration the extreme 
desirability of attacliing to each front-line battalion one or perhaps two field pieces. This was 
done during the portion of our advance which was in the open with excellent results. A most sig- 
nificant example, of the advantage to be gained by such a disposition may be had by taking the ad- 
vance of the 307th Infantry by the towns of Raucourt, Haraucourt, Angecourt, Petit Remilly. The 
2d Battalion of the regiment followed the line of heights east of the valley in which these towns are 
placed ; the 3d Battalion of the regiment being on the heights on the west, each battalion being ac- 
companied by one 75m. gun. As machine-gun fire developed on either side of this valley, the gun 
on the other side was there for the purpose of blasting it out. The result was excellent, the advance 
of the line being held up no more than a maximum of twenty minutes at any place. To furnish the 
front battalions, however, with a 75m. gun involves a break up of the divisional artillery and I, per- 
sonally, am too conservative to regard the disruption of a tactical unit with any great degree of favor. 
Would it not be possible and profitable to utilize the present personnel assigned to the Trench Mortar 
Battery for the purpose of manning something in the nature of our old mountain gun which can be 
carried either by pack-mule or on an extremely fight mount (as a matter of personal preference, I 
vote for the mule), and accompany these front-line battalions to perform the duties of forward guns, 
at the same time avoiding the disruption of a battalion of artillery? 

62. The organization of the divisional infantry is a matter of great importance. I found, and 
of course every other division commander found, that upon going into action it was necessary to 
break up certain of his tactical units if he was to have a divisional reserve. It is only under the most 
favorable circumstances and on a front which is exceptionally favorable that a division can be formed 
in a column of brigades. If such a formation is found practicable, extent of front to be covered 
being of course the dominant factor, then the brigade in rear becomes automatically the divisional 
reserve. In ordinary cases, the extent of the front assigned to a division is too great for any such 
disposition and frequently every regiment in the division loses one of its battalions either as a 
brigade or divisional reserve. I, therefore, am personally quite convinced that the infantry of the 
division should be organized into three brigades of three regiments each, an organization which 
lends itself in an especially favorable manner to the tactical developments to be expected in open 
warfare. 

63. The artillery now forming a part of the division is in my judgment adequate. It is organ- 
ized in such a way as to lend itself very readily to appropriate tactical dispositions. It is suffi- 
ciently powerful to furnish the necessary artillery factor for the solution of almost any problem with 
which a division can be confronted, and the 75's are sufficiently mobile (horse-drawn), to keep up 
with any advance of the division reasonably to be expected. When we consider, however, the 155's, 
it is my opinion that the case is quite different; and I am convinced that these pieces, while in- 
dispensable as a part of the armament of the division, should by all means be motorized. As a 
matter of principle, I believe that all the artillery of the division and all its transport should be 
motorized. But, of course, this is an ideal condition of supply hardly attainable under existing 
conditions. 

64. The machine-gun element of the divisional organization is in my opinion ample. I am 
not sure but that it is in excess of requirements for open warfare. The usual method of employing 
machine guns adopted in this and I imagine most all the other divisions was to assign one company 



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to each rifle battalion in front line. It was not always my opinion that these machine-gun com- 
panies, which were of course in addition to the machine-gun companies of the regiments, were 
profitably employed. This, of course, is a matter which depends upon the degree of tactical edu- 
cation at the disposal of the commander of the battalion to which the guns are so attached. The 
problem is a difficult one. On the one hand, close liaison is essential between the guns and the 
infantry which they are supporting. On the other, it has seemed to me at times that better results 
might be anticipated if the guns were used as a battalion under their own battalion commander. I 
am not prepared at this time to express a positive opinion about the matter, one way or the other. 

65. The other auxiliary arms, engineers and signal corps, are organized, I believe, on proper 
lines. They, of course, perform their duties well or ill, depending upon the degree of ability, ini- 
tiative and energy possessed by the chiefs of these auxiliary services — the same remark being equally 
applicable to the Sanitary Service. 

For purposes of liaison, aviation is indispensable. I believe that for this purpose four or five 
planes should be permanently part of the division, as it was found that without the long training 
for which the constant presence of the planes with the troops is an essential the proper utilization 
of these planes is not probable. Without long and careful training, troops do not display their 
panels properly, if at all, and without the display of the panels no information of front line is 
probable 

66. As an indication of the strong opposition encountered by this Division, a consideration of 
the enemy order of battle in our front is not unworthy of reference. At the inception of the opera- 
tion on September 26th, we had in front of us the 2d Laridwehr Division. On September 29th, 
this was reinforced by the 76th Reserve Division. On October 15th, we had in front of us the 
45th Reserve Division, the 2d Landwehr Division and the 76th Reserve Division. On returning 
to the line on October 30th, we found in front of us in the sector assigned us, a sector which at that 
time covered only a little over 2^2 kilometers, the 45th Reserve Division and the 240th Division. 
These elements remained in our front during the remainder of the Operation, the divisional sector 
being extended at times so as to take in elements of the 76th Reserve Division as well as the other two. 
Upon reaching the line of Stonne-La Rasace, we found in our front the 240th Division, the 76th 
Reserve Division and the 195th Division. Upon reaching the line of Flaba, we found in our front 
the 10th Division, the 240th Division and the 76th Reserve Division. While holding the whole 
corps front on the Meuse prior to the Armistice, we had in our front the 10th Division, the 240th 
Division, the 76th Reserve Division, the 10.3d Division ; and after taking over the sector held by the 
brigade on our left we found in front thereof the 14th Reserve Division. 

67. During these operations, the 77th Division captured in the Forest of the Argonne 3,400 
rifles, 5 pieces of heavy artillery, 36 pieces of light artillery, 35 trench mortars and 155 machine guns. 

In addition to these captures of ordnance, the Division captured four or five very large dumps of 
materiel, ordnance, engineer, etc., which very conservatively estimated were worth at least two 
and a half millions of dollars. 

In the advance from the Aire on Sedan, the Division captured 3,200 rifles, 20 pieces of heavy 
artillery, some of them taken earlier in the year from our Allies, 16 pieces of light artillery, 11 trench 
mortars, 97 machine guns. 

68. Resides this the quantity of ammunition for all classes of arms taken was uncountable. 
The advance made by the Division from the inception of the operations to the close measured, in a 
straight line, 59K kilometers, over every foot of which this Division fought its way. The losses 
of the Division during the operations, killed and died of wounds : 

K Hied— Officers 44 Enlisted men 973 

Wounded— Officers 119 Enlisted men 3629 

Missing — Officers 5 Enlisted men 230 



Total 168 4832 

Prisoners taken by the 77th Division: 

Officers 13 Other ranks 707 

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69 I have endeavored to compress within the shortest possible limits a resume of the opera- 
tions of this Division in connection with the ensemble of operations which administered the decisive 
blow to the invader of France. I have scrupulously resisted the temptation to dwell upon the task 
accomplished by the Division, a task which our Allies regarded as an impossible one— the reduction 
of the Fortress of the Argonne. It was accomplished in the face of tremendous difficulties by a 
determination to conquer, characteristic of the American soldier. "They didn't think we'd do it, 
but we did. " 



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DIVISION STAFF and ORGANIZATION COMMANDERS 



Date of Embarkation 

BRIG-GEN. EVAN M. JOHNSON, 
Division Commander. 

COL. EWING E. BOOTH, G. S., 
Chief of Staff. 

LT.-COL. WALTER B. McCASKEY, Inf., 
G-l. 

LT.-COL. JAMES C. RHEA, Inf., 
G-2. 

LT.-COL. JAMES C. RHEA, Inf., 
G-3. 

MA.I. LLOYD C. GRISCOM, A. G., 
Adjutant. 

BRIG.-GEN. EDMUND WITTENMEYER, 
153d Infantry Brigade. 

COL. WILLIAM R. SMEDBERG, Jr., Inf., 
305th Infantry. 

COL. GEORGE VIDMER, Inf., 
306th Infantry. 

MAJ. DANIEL A. NOLAN, Inf., 
305th Machine Gun Battalion. 

COL. ISAAC ERWIN, Inf., 
151th Infantry Brigade. 

LT.-COL. BEUBEN SMITH, Inf., 
307th Infantry. 

COL. NATHAN K. AVERILL, Inf., 

308th Infantry. 

MAJ. JOHN B. RICHARDSON, Inf., 
306th Machine Gun Battalion. 

BRIG.-GEN. THOMAS H. REES, 
152d Field Artillery Brigade. 

COL. RAYMOND N. BRIGGS, F. A., 
301th Field Artillery. 

COL. FRED C. DOYLE, F. A., 
305th Field Artillery. 

COL. LAWRENCE S. MILLER, F. A., 
306th Field Artillery. 

1st LT. SAMUEL J. REID, F. A., 
302d T. M. B. 

LT.-COL. CHABLES G. WINNIA, Inf., 
304th Machine Gun Battalion. 

CAPT. CHARLES C. RUMSEY, F. A., 
Headquarters Troop. 

COL. CLARENCE O. SHERRILL, Engbs., 
302d Engineers. 

MAJ. CHARLES M. MILLIKEN, S. C, 
302d Field Signal Rattalion 

COL. EDWARD SIGERFOOS, Inf., 
302d Tr. Hdqtrs. and M. P. 

LT.-COL. AUSTIN F. PRESCOTT, Inf., 
302d Ammunition Train. 

1st LT. LEWIS F. HARDER, Engrs., 
302d Engineers Train. 

MAJ. RIGBY D. VALLIANT, F. A., 
302d Supply Train. 

LT.-COL. CHARLES H. TAIT, M. C, 

302d Sanitary Train. 



Date of Signing of Armistice 

MAJ.-GEN. ROBERT ALEXANDER, 
Division Commander. 

COL. CLARENCE O. SHERRILL, G. S., 
Chief of Staff. 

LT.-COL. THOMAS J. JOHNSON, F. A., 
G-l. 

LT.-COL. LEWIS S. MOREY, G. S., 
G-2. 

LT.-COL. MARION W. HOWZE, J. A., 
G-3. 

LT.-COL. LOUIS B. GEROW, A. G., 
Adjutant. 

BRIG.-GEN. MICHAEL J. LENIHAN, 

153d Infantry Brigade. 

LT.-COL. VERNON W. BOLLER, Inf., 
305th Infantry. 

COL. GEORGE VIDMER, Inf., 

306th Infantry. 

MAJ. ALBEBT S. PEAKE, Inf., 
305th Machine Gun Battalion. 

BBIG.-GEN. HARRISON J. PRICE, 
154th Infantry Brigade. 

COL. RAYMOND SHELDON, G. S., 
307th Infantry. 

COL. JOHN R. R. HANNAY, Inf., 
308th Infantry. 

CAPT. LEWIS M. SCOTT, Inf., 
306th Machine Gun Battalion. 

BRIG.-GEN. MANUS McCLOSKEY, 
152d Field Artillery Brigade. 

LT.-COL. WILLIAM McCLEAVE, F. A., 
304th Field Artillery. 

COL. FRED C. DOYLE, F. A., 
305th Field Artillery. 

COL. CHARLES D. WINN, F. A., 
306th Field Artillery. 

CAPT. SAMUEL J. REID, F. A., 
302d T. M. B. 

CAPT. JOHN B. MARSH, Inf., 
304th Machine Gun Battalion. 

CAPT. GEORGE P. BRETT, Inf., 

Headquarters Troop. 

LT.-COL. FRANK A. GIESTING, Engrs., 

302d Engineers. 

MAJ. LONNIE M. POWERS, S. C, 
302d Field Signal Rattalion. 

COL. ISAAC ERWIN, Inf., 

302d Troop Hdqtrs. and M. P. 

MAJ. HENRY H. CURRAN, F. A., 

302d Ammunition Train. 

1st LT. JAMES A. RYAN, Engrs., 
302d Engineers Train. 

CAPT. MONROE D. ROBINSON, 
302d Supply Train. 

MAJ. JAMES B. GRIFFIN, M. C, 

302d Sanitary Train. 



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MAJOR-GENERAL RORERT ALEXANDER 

MAJOR-GENERAL ALEXANDER, under whose command the 77th Division operated 
during the last three phases of this history, the Vesle-Aisne advance, the Argonne campaign, 
and the advance on Sedan, was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on the seventeenth of 
October, 1863. His father was Justice William Alexander of the Circuit Court of Baltimore City 
and the Court of Appeals of the State of Maryland. 

In his youth it seemed that the future general would choose the profession of law as had his 
father, but after reading law for two years in the office of Messrs. J. B. and Edwin H. Brown, Cen- 
terville, Maryland, and subsequent admission to the bar, Robert Alexander, lawyer, enlisted April 
7, 1886, in Company G, 4th Infantry and became Robert Alexander, Private, U. S. Army. 

On July 4, 1887, he became 1st Sergeant of his company, in which capacity he served until 
commissioned 2d Lieutenant of Infantry on December 19, 1889. To follow the rise and adventures 
of Captain, Major, Colonel, and General Alexander is to follow the tale of the American Army 
through its campaigns against the Indians, the War with Spain, the Cuban Occupation, the Philip 
pine Insurrection, the A. E. F. Mexico, and the A. E. F. France. 

His first assignment as an officer was with the 7th Infantry, with which he served in the 
expedition against the hostile Sioux Indians in the winter of 1890-91 and in suppressing the quasi 
Civil War in Denver, Colorado, and the Debs Railway Strike (1894). In December, 1896, he 
became a 1st Lieutenant and was assigned to the 12th Infantry. 

In March, 1898, he was assigned to the 11th Infantry and was with that regiment in Porto 
Rico when it was part of the brigade under Brigadier-General Theodore Schwan that cleared the 
western end of the island of the enemy. Lieutenant Alexander commanded Company C, 11th 
Infantry, in both engagements of the operation, Hormigueros (August 10, 1898) and at Los Marias 
(August 13, 1898). He was cited, once in each engagement, for gallantry by General Schwan. 

Lieutenant Alexander remained in Porto Rico until August, 1900, as disbursing officer of the 
United States Provisional Court for the Department of Porto Rico, at which time he returned to 
the United States with his company (then Company D, 11th Infantry). On October 2, 1899, he 
became a captain. 

In February, 1901, with the 11th Infantry, he was ordered to the Philippine Islands, and 
stationed at Carigara, Island of Leyte. From then on to 1908 he served with this regiment through 
its numerous changes of station. Most notable of his service in the Philippine insurrection was in 



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1901-02 against the hostile bands on the Islands of Samar and Leyte. During one of these actions 
he was wounded by a bolo. On January 2, 1902, he was cited by Brigadier-General Jacob H. Smith 
"For courage, skill and perseverance in action." 

In 1903 the regiment was stationed in Manila and returned in 1904 to the United States, Fort 
D. A. Russell, Wyoming. In October, 1906, the regiment was ordered to Cuba as part of the 
Army of Occupation. 

In 1908 he became a student officer in the Army School of the Line, graduating in 1909, and 
in 1910 graduated from the Army Staff College; after which he was assigned as inspector-instructor 
of the National Guard of Maryland, remaining on this duty until 1913. 

In 1913 he was assigned to the 17th Infantry, and commanded a battalion when the regiment 
was sent to the Mexican border, serving at Eagle Pass until April 20, 1916. At this time the 17th 
Infantry was ordered to Mexico as part of the United States Punitive Expedition. Although a 
major, through lack of senior officers he commanded the regiment. On July 1st he was promoted 
lieutenant-colonel. The troops of the 17th Infantry succeeded in destroying Candelario Cervantes, 
one of the principal lieutenants of Francisco Villa, for which it was commended by General Pershing — 
one of the few citations of that time. 

Returning to the United States in February, 1917, with the Punitive Expedition, Colonel 
Alexander was detailed on special work, mustering and inspecting National Guard troops, rejoining 
his regiment some months later at Fort Oglethorpe. 

On August 26, 1917, he was made permanent colonel, Regular Army, and on November 2d 
was ordered to France, upon his arrival being assigned Inspector General of Lines of Communication. 
He remained on that duty until the 12th of February, when, becoming a brigadier-general, he was 
placed in command of the 41st (1st Depot) Division. On the third of August, 1918, he was assigned 
to the command of the 63d Infantry Brigade, joining the next day, and was in the second Battle 
of the Marne. He remained with this brigade until the 26th of August when, having become a 
major-general, he was given the command of the 77th Division. 

He joined the 77th Division on the 27th of August and commanded it through its campaigns 
and the armistice. On the 9th of November, two days before the cessation of hostilities, he was 
slightly wounded by the fragment of a shell that landed in front of his headquarters in Raucourt. 

In the front line General Alexander was a familiar figure to the Doughboys. He always visited 
the front line during the fighting and would encourage the men verbally as well as by his presence. 
On March 7th last he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the citation reading as follows : 

"For extraordinary heroism in action near Grand Pre, France, October 11, 1918. During 
the advance in the Argonne Forest and at a time when his forces were fatigued by the stress 
of battle and a long period of active front fine service, Major-General Alexander visited the 
units in the front line, cheering and encouraging them to greater efforts. Unmindful of the 
severe fire to which he was subjected he continued until he had inspected each group. His 
utter disregard of danger and inspiring example resulted in the crossing of the Aire and the 
capture of Grand Pre and St. Juvin." 



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MAJOR-GENERAL J. FRANKLIN BELL 

JAMES FRANKLIN BELL was a major-general in the Regular Army of the United States, 
commanding the Department of the East, with headquarters at Governors Island, New York, 
at the time of his death, January, 1919. He entered West Point in 1871 and graduated 
in 1878, with a commission as lieutenant of cavalry. 

( ieneral Bell's venerable figure, as he addressed the officers and the men of the newly formed 
77th Division at Camp Upton in September and the ensuing months of training, will be remembered 
among the first impressions of a life strange and full of new conditions. 

( ieneral Bell commanded the Division when the first newly appointed officers climbed the hill 
and reported to their first assignment, through that formative stage when barracks were thrown 
together at a miraculous speed and being filled at the same rate. Then, in December, he sailed 
for France under orders to make a tour of the front and observe first hand actual fighting conditions. 
He did not return until the latter part of March, 191 8. 

On his return, when he was given that physical examination which active service overseas 
required, it was found that he was not equal to the severe test. 

It was on the western prairies that he first saw active service, with the 7th Cavalry, "Custer's 
Crack Begiment." With this regiment he participated in the battle of Wounded Knee, North 
Dakota, and against the Sioux Indians. For a decade he led the active life of the plains. Later 
he became an instructor and Chief of the Army War Colleges located at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. 

At the outbreak of the Spanish-American War, he was acting as adjutant to General Forsyth, 
then commanding the Department of the West, with headquarters at San Francisco. He was 
immediately commissioned Colonel of Volunteers, and authorized to organize a regiment. This 
he successfully and quickly did and it was ordered to the Philippines. Under his command the 
regiment rendered valuable services against the insurgents. 

His service in the Philippines won General Bell high distinction, and after a lapse of but a few 
months he was promoted from his commission of captain in the Regular Army to brigadier-general 
in the Regular Army, outranking many officers previously his senior. Most notable of his numerous 
engagements with the insurgents was that near Porac in the Island of Luzon, in which he was 
wounded while leading a charge. For his action here he was awarded the Congressional Medal 
of Honor, for gallantry in action. 



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When, in 1905, he returned to the United States he. was commissioned major-general, and in 
the spring of 1907 was appointed Chief of the Army General Staff. As such he served for four 
years, under Presidents Roosevelt and Taft. 

When the United States military forces concentrated in the Philippines he returned to Manila 
and remained there as Commander-in-Chief until war with Mexico seemed imminent. He was 
then ordered home to take command of the 4th Division. The 4th Division remained in Texas 
City as reserve, and although at several times seemed about to cross the Rio Grande, was never 
a part of the expeditionary force. 

After the Mexican situation quieted. General Rell was relieved of the 4th Division and placed 
in command of the Department of the West. Here at San Francisco, where he had been acting 
adjutant, he remained the commander until America entered the Great War. 

In the early spring of 1917 he was transferred to the Department of the East, and as com- 
mander of that department, became responsible for the First Officers' Training Camps, at Plattsburg, 
Madison Barracks and Fort Niagara. These camps, in August, 1917, graduated the great quota 
of new officers who were to be a part of the new National Army, and to a large extent to officer 
the new divisions of the east and northeast. 

In the same month he was offered and promptly accepted the command of the National Army 
Division to be organized at Camp Upton. When the doctors decreed that General Bell would not 
take his division to France, he was again given command of the Department of the East, and 
returned to his old headquarters, Governors Island, which command he held until his death, Jan- 
uary, 1919. 



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MAJOR-GENERAL GEORGE R. DUNCAN 

MAJOR-GENERAL GEORGE R. DUNCAN commanded the 77th Division from May 10, 
1918, after its arrival in France, through the training period with the Rritish, the Raccarat 
sector, and the first days on the Vesle, until August 28, 1918, at which time he was trans- 
ferred to the 82d Division. 

General Duncan was born in Kentucky, and is a graduate of the United States Military Academy, 
West Point, of the year 1886. He has been an infantry officer through the grades including colonel. 

During the Spanish-American War he served in front of Santiago, Cuba, in Porto Rico, and 
in the Philippines. He was the only American officer who saw active service on all these fronts 
before the conclusion of peace with Spain. His service in France has been unique in that he was 
with the French in the August, 1917, offensive of Verdun, with the 1st Division at Montdidier, 
and commanded a division in the American 1st Army offensive of November, 1918. 

Following the war with Spain he served three years in the Philippines in the suppression of 
the insurrection. Later he commanded a battalion of Philippine Scouts, and was finally placed 
at the head of the Philippine Scouts, an organization of over five thousand men. In all, his services 
in the Philippines totalled nine years. 

In 1912 he graduated from the Army War College, and in 1914 was detailed on the General 
Staff. Again, in 1916, he was detailed as a member of the War Department Rranch of the General 
Staff, on which he was serving when the 1st Division was being formed for service in France. He 
requested a regiment in this division and was given command of the 26th Infantry. He came 
with it to France in June, 1917. 

In August, 1917, he was promoted brigadier-general and assigned to the 1st Rrigade of the 
1st Division. He participated in the great French offensive at Verdun in 1917 with one of the 
attacking regiments, the 94th Regiment of the Guard. There he was awarded the Croix de Guerre, 
the first decoration of this class given to an American officer after our entry in the war. 

General Duncan commanded the 1st Rrigade in the Toul sector, the first American Rrigade 
to enter a front line sector, in January, 1918. In April, the 1st Division was transferred to the 
Montdidier sector where the 1st Rrigade under General Duncan was the first American brigade 
to take its place on the big battle front. While on this front, General Duncan was promoted to 
major-general and assigned to the 77th Division, then arriving in France. 



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BRIGADIER-GENERAL EVAN MALBONE JOHNSON 

BRIGADIER-GENERAL EVAN MALBONE JOHNSON, whose name is well identified with 
the 77th Division, was born in Brooklyn, N. Y., September 26, 1861, the son of Mr. and 
Mrs. Evan Malbone Johnson, Jr. He was educated at the Alexander Military Institute, 
White Plains, N. Y.; Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute, New York; Pennsylvania Military College; 
Infantry and Cavalry School, Fort Leavenworth, Kans. ; and a graduate of the Army War College, 
Washington. 

Having chosen a military career. General Johnson began to work up from the bottom, and 
enlisted in Company F, 10th U. S. Infantry June 11, 1882. He served as private, corporal and 
sergeant and was commissioned a second-lieutenant in the 10th Infantry in August, 1885. There- 
after promotions came rapidly to General Johnson and on June 28, 1892, he was made a first- 
lieutenant and re-assigned to the 19th U. S. Infantry. March 2, 1899, found him promoted to 
captain, and three months later of the same year he attained the rank of major in the 29th U. S. 
Volunteer Infantry. Later he was transferred to the 8th U. S. Infantry, where he remained until 
the year of 1914, when he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant-colonel. July. 1916, found 
General Johnson a colonel, commanding the 5th U. S. Infantry. He was made a brigadier-general 
on August 5, 1917, and assigned to the 77th Division at Camp Upton. 

The military life of General Johnson was filled with many activities, he having served in nearly 
every branch of the service. He took an active part in the campaign against the Apache Indians 
in New Mexico and Arizona in 1895 and three years later found him in the Spanish-American War. 
At the conclusion of the war with Spain he commander) the Province of Adjuntas, from which post 
he was transferred to the field of activities in the Philippine insurrection, 1899. General Johnson 
was also in the expedition against General Tinnio in the provinces of Union and Benguet and figured 
prominently in the expedition against Cailles in the province of Lagona. Eight weeks later he 
successfully led a campaign against the insurgents of the Island of Tablas, District of Bomblon. 
In 1914 he commanded the 19th U. S. Infantry in the expedition to Vera Cruz, where he remained 
until the withdraw al of American troops. 

As commander of the 154th Infantry Brigade he participated in the war against the Central 
European powers and figured prominently in many of the organization's battles. On October 30, 
1918, General Johnson was ordered to take command of the 158th Infantry Brigade, 79th Division, 
with which organization he remained until the European war ended. 



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When General Bell, then commanding the 77th Division at Camp Upton, was ordered to 
command the Department of the East, the post of Division Commander fell to General Johnson; 
and it was he who brought the organization to France. This post he held from December 1, 1917, 
until May 10, 1918. 

In Argonne woods he personally led an attack to relieve Major Whittlesey's battalion. 

General Johnson has also seen service in the other branches of the military service. He was 
professor of Military Science and Tactics at Mount Union College, 1891 to 189-1; civil governor of 
Province of Ramblon, P. I., from March to October in the year of 1901; Inspector-instructor of the 
Organized Militia of the State of New Jersey from 1911 to 1912; on duty in office of chief of staff 
in Washington, D. C, 1912 to 1914. He was editor of the "Infantry Journal" and Secretary of 
the United States Infantry Association from 1912 to 1914, and medalist of the Military Service 
Institution in 1903. He is a member of the Military Order, Loyal Legion U. S. Army, Sons of the 
American Revolution, Society of the Descendents of Colonial Governors, Alpha Tau Omega and 
Masonic fraternities. 



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CITATIONS 

Received by the 77th Division 



(Translation) HQ., August 1, 1918. 

6th Army Corps 

Staff 

1st Section GENERAL ORDER No. 57 

No. 3.075/1 

After holding the sector of Baccarat for nearly two months, the 77th American Infantry 
Division is leaving to enter in its turn the zone of future great battles. 

I wish to express to this Division my complete satisfaction with its conduct, its discipline, its 
zeal in battle, and with the services which it has rendered in the defense of our line. I wish to 
express my sincere gratitude to its distinguished commander, General Duncan, whose splendid 
military qualities I have already appreciated at Montdidier. I desire to thank at the same time 
all the officers under his orders for their devoted assistance. 

We are happy to have been able to give a proof of our heartfelt sentiments as brothers-in-arms 
by celebrating with our American comrades, with a common spirit and a common feeling, the 
National Holidays of our two countries. The remembrance of this will tighten the bonds which 
unite us to the 77th Division. 

Our best and most sincere wishes accompany this fine Division. We see it go with a feeling 
of certainty that it will continue in the glorious paths which the valiant American troops have 
opened, and that it will gain new laurels for the American flag, to the immortal glory of the United 
States. 

(Signed) Duport. 



HEADQUARTERS 77th DIVISION 
American E. F. 

28th September, 1918. 
General Order 

No. 27 

1. It has come within the knowledge of the Division Commander that during the operations 
of the 27th inst. a party of Boche who had presumably surrendered, having held up their hands 
and called "Kamerad," later produced hand grenades and made use of them with serious losses to 
the unit to whom they had ostensibly surrendered. This barbaric lack of faith is well known to 
exist and to be encouraged among our enemies. Troops will therefore exercise the utmost precaution 
and are fully justified in taking the most extreme measures to prevent a recurrence of this incident. 

It is not intended by this to countenance or authorize the murder of prisoners who have in 
good faith surrendered, but the troops of this command owe a duty to themselves and to their 
country in the way of taking every possible precaution so that on the one hand prisoners who are 
captured are securely held, and on the other, the troops making the capture are safe-guarded against 
treacherous assaults of this nature. 

In the heat of combat each individual man must determine for himself as to whether an enemy 
who ostensibly surrenders has actually surrendered or not, and the primary duty of the troops or 
individual making the capture is to assure himself whether the capture is bona fide, and for this 
purpose the most extreme measures are fully justified. 

2. It has further come within the knowledge of the Division Commander that in the case of 
the operations of the 27th inst. a body of troops which had gained important territory was with- 
drawn therefrom by some unauthorized person in the rear directing them to retire. This incident, 
well established in itself, is now in process of investigation for the purpose of determining the 
individual responsible for giving such an order. 

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It is again impressed upon every officer and man of this command that ground once captured 
must under no circumstances be given up in the absence of direct, positive and formal orders to 
do so emanating from these headquarters. Troops occupying ground must be supported against 
counter-attack and all gains held. It is a favorite trick of the Boche to spread confusion among 
our troops by calling out "Retire" or "Fall back." If, in action, any such command is heard 
officers and men may be sure that it is given by an enemy. Whoever gives such a command is a 
traitor and it is the duty of any officer or man who is loyal to his country and who hears such an 
order given to shoot the offender upon the spot. WE ARE NOT GOING BACK BUT FOB WARD ! 

Robert Alexander, 
Distribution "D": Major-General Commanding, 

down to and including 
Company Commanders. 



P. C. 77th DIVISION 

3d October, 1918. 
General Order 
No. 29 

1. The following is published for the information of all concerned. The Division Commander 
desires that this communication be brought to the attention of every member of the command at 
the earliest practicable moment: 

"729/G-3 

ADVANCED HEADQUARTERS FIRST ARMY CORPS 

October 2. 1918. 
From Commanding General, 1st Army Corps, U. S. 
To Commanding General, 77th Division, U. S. 
Subject: Commendation. 

1. The Corps Commander lias directed me to extend to you and to the entire 77th Division 
a most cordial expression of his gratification at the steady solid progress made since the beginning 
of the operation now under way. 

2. The difficulties of terrain are fully understood and the amount of ground gained is noticeable, 
while your supplies and communications are thoroughly satisfactory. 

3. Individual cases of special merit should be brought promptly to the attention of these 
headquarters for suitable recognition without waiting for a complete list after the operations are 
completed. 

By command of Major-General LIGGETT. 
Malin Craig, 
Chief of Staff." 

By command of Major-General ALEXANDER. 
J. R. R. Hannay, 
Chief of Staff. 

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P. C. 77th DIVISION 



General Order 
No. 32 



12th October, 1918. 



1. The following is published for the information of all concerned: 

'804/G3 

ADVANCED HEADQUARTERS FIRST ARMY CORPS 



From Commanding General, 1st Army Corps, U. 
To Commanding General, 77th Division, U. S. 
Subject: Commendation. 



October 12, 1918. 



1. The Corps Commander directs me to inform you that he feels once more during the present 
operations called upon to express his gratification and appreciation of the work of the 77th Division. 

2. This Division has been in the line constantly since the night of the 25th of September 
under circumstances at least as difficult as those which have confronted any other division of the 
1st Army. 

3. In spite of these conditions your command has pushed steadily forward on a line with the 
foremost, and to-day after eighteen days of constant fighting is still ready to respond to any demand 
made upon it. 

4. The Corps Commander is proud indeed of such a unit as yours and congratulates you on 
such a command. 

Malin Craig, 
Chief of Staff." 

By command of Major-General ALEXANDER. 
C. 0. Sherrill, 
Distribution " D " : Chief of Staff. 

Down to include 
Company Commanders. 



HEADQUARTERS 77th DIVISION 
American E. F. 



General Orders 
No. - 



Uth October, 1918. 



1. The Division Commander congratulates most heartily the troops of this Division upon 
the successful result of the operations of the Uth of October. A difficult night march was involved 
to place the 153d Brigade in the proper position for attack, which march was accomplished, the 
attack made and the objective set for the day's effort successfully reached. In the course of the 
operations a large number of prisoners, including officers of superior rank, were taken by the 153d 
Rrigade. 

This success, coming as it does in the course of a campaign which has already lasted eighteen 
days, made under circumstances which have tested to the limit the skill, courage and endurance 
of officers and men, demonstrates once more the indomitable spirit and courage of this Division. 
The Division Commander, reiterating the commendation already twice made by the Corps Com- 
mander of the work of this organization, feels that it is indeed an honor to him to command such 
troops. 



Distribution "D": 

Down to include Companies. 



Robert Alexander, 
Major-General Commanding. 



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HEADQUARTERS 77th DIVISION 
American E. F. 

General Orders 6th November, 1918. 

No. 36 

1. The following is published for the information of this Command: 

"984/G3 

HEADQUARTERS 1st ARMY CORPS 

November 6, 1918. 
"From C. G., 1st Army Corps, U. S. 
To C. G., 77th Division, U. S. 

Subject: Commendation. 

" 1. The following telegram just received from the Commanding General, 1st Army, is repeated 
for your information: 

" Widewing, November 5-6, 
Commanding General, 1st Corps. 

Number 238 sec G S period. The army commander desires that you be informed of his full 
appreciation of the excellent work done by your corps during the last three days' period. He realizes 
fully the special efforts exerted and spirit that has prompted the troops of your command during 
these operations period. The rapidity of the advance notwithstanding hostile opposition has been 
remarkable and prevented the enemy from reorganizing period. The result has been to force the 
enemy back on his whole front period. The army commander desires that you transmit his con- 
gratulations and appreciations to the troops of your command for this work. Drum." 

"2. To the foregoing the Corps Commander desires to record his warm congratulations and 
appreciation of the work done by the Divisions of the Corps. 

"3. He desires that the foregoing commendation be communicated to all concerned, including 
especially the engineers, signalmen, supply and labor troops, without whose splendid efforts the 
results obtained could not have been accomplished. 

Ry command of Major-General DICKMAN. 
Malin Craig, 
Chief of Staff." 



2. In publishing the above high commendation for the work done by the officers and men 
of the 1st Army Corps, I wish to express my personal gratification for the untiring and successful 
efforts made by all officers and men of this Division, especially since this Division alone remains 
in the line of those present at the beginning of the general operation November 1st. In the face of 
the greatest difficulties caused by continuous rain, enemy demolitions, and active resistance, this 
Division has pushed forward magnificently, overcoming all obstacles met in our advance. It is 
no exaggeration to say that this Division has taken more ground and material from the enemy 
since September 26th than any other Division in the American Army, and probably more than 
any other Division in any Allied army in this period. Without the most strenuous exertions and 
the most loyal co-operation on the part of the entire Division — officers and men — the results secured 
would have been impossible. 

3. I desire especially to commend the conduct of the attached units, viz. : 12th Aero Squadron; 
2d Ralloon Company, Co. G, 53d Pioneers, and the 506 S. S. U. Section. 

Robert Alexander, 
Major-General Commanding. 
Distribution: Down to Companies. 

[172] 



HEADQUARTERS, 77th DIVISION 
American E. F. 



November 10, 1918. 



General Orders No. 37. 



1. The following General Order of the 1st Army is published for the information of 
cerned : 



ill con- 



" After constant fighting for over one month, the First American Army launched an attack 
against the German Army which had established itself for determined resistance. In five days it 
had penetrated 25 kilometers and had driven the enemy in retreat before it. Its brilliant success, 
in connection with the 1th French Army on its left, forced the Germans to retreat on a broad front. 
This Army has fought and marched and endured the rigors of campaign with the most superb 
indifference to everything except the determination to go forward and imprint upon the enemy 
the mark of its courage and resolutions. 

All arms and services of those in advance who smashed the way, including those in the air 
who rendered aggressive and meritorious service, and those in the rear who, by their untiring 
industry made possible the continued advance, are worthy of the highest praise and gratitude of 
their admiring country. The Army Commander is proud of such an Army; he thanks it for the 
splendid results already achieved and looks with confidence to the still greater successes that lie 
before it." 

By command of Major-General ALEXANDER. 
C. 0. Sherrill, 
Colonel, G. S., Chief of Staff. 
Official:— 
Louis D. Gerow, 
Adjutant-General, Division Adjutant. 



HEADQUARTERS 77th DIVISION 
American E. F. 



March 26, 1919. 



General Orders No. 23. 



1. The following letter received from the Commander-in-Chief of the American Expeditionary 
Forces is published for the information of the command: 



'American Expeditionary Forces 
Office of the Commander-in-Chief 



France, March 21, 1919. 



Major-General Rorert Alexander, 
Commanding 77th Division, 

A. E. F., Sable-sur-Sarthe. 

My dear General Alexander: 

It gives me great pleasure to extend to you and the officers and men of the 77th Division my 
compliments upon their splendid work while in France. 

Arriving in April, 1918, their training with the British was interrupted, and by the end of 
June the Division was in a quiet part of the line near Baccarat, thus releasing veteran divisions 
for the active battle. After slightly more than a month's experience here, it went into the Oise- 
Aisne offensive from August 12th until September 16th, advancing against strong opposition for 
12 kilometers from near the Ourcq Biver, crossing the Vesle, to a position a little west of the 
Aisne Biver. In the Meuse-Argonne offensive, in which it took part from September 26th to 
October 16th, and from October 31st to November 11th, it had to advance through the exceedingly 
difficult terrain of the Argonne Forest. It finally worked its way 22 kilometers to the north edge 

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of the forest and captured Grand Pre. From November 1st to November 7th, the Division advanced 
37^2 kilometers from the Aire to the Meuse, capturing Champigneulle, Buzancy and all towns and 
heights on the west of the Meuse within the divisional sector. 

It was gratifying to see your troops in such good physical shape, but still more so to know 
that the moral tone of all ranks is so high. I am sure that they will carry this high standard back 
into whatever tasks he before them when they return to civil life. 

I want the officers and men of the 77th Division to know how much they have contributed to 
the success of our Armies. They should go home justly proud of the gratitude of the Allies with 
whom they have fought and conscious of the admiration of their fellows throughout the American 
Expeditionary Forces. 

Very sincerely yours, 

(Signed) John J. Pershing." 

2. This order will be read to the command at the next formation after its receipt. 

Robert Alexander, 
Major-General, U. S. Army, Commanding. 
Official:— 
Louis D. Gerow, 

Adjutant-General, Division Adjutant. 
Distribution: Down to Companies. 



[ 174 



CITATIONS 

Received by Officers and Men of the 77th Division 

DIVISION HEADQUARTERS 



Name 


Rank — Organization 


Addbess 


Place of Action 


Date 


Garlington, C 


LI. -Col., G. S 

Lt.-Col., G-l 

Lt.-Col., Div. Surg. . . 
1st Lt,,Aide de Camp 
Sgt. Maj., Enl. Det. . 

Sgt., Enl. Det 

Pvt., 1st CI., Enl. Det. 
Pvt., 1st CI., Enl.Det. 


Washington, D. C 




11/ 3/18 






11/30/18 
11/30/18 
11/ 3/18 
12/20/18 


Kerr, R. W 


Middletown, R. I. . 










Paul, J. E 


New York City 




McGrath, B. . 


Brooklyn, N. Y 


Aisne (twice) 


12/20/18 




Brooklyn, N. Y 


12/20/18 


Post, E. 




12/20/18 











151th BRIGADE HEADQUARTERS, INFANTRY 



Campbell, D. 



Maj.. Brig. M.G. Ofr 



Cold Springs, N. Y. 



Vesle . 



1/10/19 



305th INFANTRY 



Harris, D. G 

Calahan, L. J 

Gardner, A. W. . . 

Bernstein, M 

Bayer, F. H 

Blohm, J 

( '.ullins, R. L 

McGinnity, W.... 
McGlinchey, W. J 

Bae, T 

Schwarz, F. R. . . . 

Sheehey, G 

Sutherland. J 

Tompkins, H 

Ascher, O 

Babbitt, G 

Colli, L 

Di Gregario, J.. . 
Humphreys, W. J. 

Neitzeit, I 

Oelschlager, C. A. 

Shagaon, L 

White, W.J 

Lindner, A. S 

Arkman, F 

Best, E. G 

Ceccarelli, H 

Clementson, H. B. 

Cotter, A. C 

Coyne, J. J 

CrandaU, B. L. 
Crook, E. L 



Maj 

IstLt., M. C 

IstLt., Co. E... . 
Bn. Sgt. Maj.Hq. Co. 

Sgt., Co. L 

Sgt., Co. B 

Sgt., Co. L 

Sgt., Co. A 

Sgt 

Sgt., Co. A 

Sgt., Co. G 

Sgt,, Co. B 

Sgt., Co. E 

Sgt., Co. L 

Corpl., Co. K 

Corpl., Co. I 

Corpl., Co. A 

Corpl., Co. D 

Corpl., Hdqtrs Co . 

Corpl., Co. L 

Corpl., Hdqtrs. Co.. . 

Corpl., Co. D 

Corpl., Hdqtrs. Co.. 
Pvt., lstCL.Hdq.Co 

Pvt., Co. L 

Pvt., Co. E 

Pvt., Co. D 

Pvt., Co. A 

Pvt., San. Det 

Pvt., San. Det 

Pvt., Co. A 

Pvt., Co. L 



New York City 

Manchester Center, Vt 

New York City 

New York City 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Bridgeport, Conn 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Scotland 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Chicago, 111 

Yonkers, N. Y 

New York City 

Washington, D. C 

New York City 

Wappinges Falls, N. Y. 

New York City 

New York City 

New York City 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Yonkers, N.Y 

Bellingham. Minn 

New York City 

Italy 

Eagle Bend, Minn 

New Bedford, Mass. . . . 

Orange, N. J 

Peva, Utah 

Mission, Tex 



Argonne 

Vesle 

Argonne 

Vesle 

Argonne 

Vesle 

Argonne 

Vesle 

Argonne 

Aisne and Argonne 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Aisne 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Aisne 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Vesle 

Argonne 

Vesle 

Vesle 

Argonne 

Argonne 



11/23/18 
11/ 3/18 
11/23/18 
11/23/18 
11/23/18 
11/ 3/18 
11/23/18 

1/ 4/19 
11/23/18 
11/23/18 
11/23/18 
11/23/18 
11/23/18 
11/23/18 
11/23/18 

1/ 4/19 
11/23/18 
11/23/18 
11/23/18 
11/23/18 
11/23/18 

1/ 4/19 
11/23/18 
11/23/18 
11/23/18 
11/23/18 

1/ 4/19 
11/23/18 
11/ 3/18 
11/ 3/18 
11/23/18 
11/23/18 



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305th INFANTRY— Continued 






Name 


Rank— Organization 


Address 


Place of Action 


Date 


Fascella, M. 


Pvt., Co. H 


Bridgehampton, N. Y 

Schaghticoke, N. Y 

Linn, W. Va 


Argonne 

Vesle 


11/23/18 




Pvt., Co. D 

Pvt., San. Det 

Pvt., San. Det 

Pvt., Co. A 


1/ 4/19 


Hess W H 


Argonne 


11/23/18 




Brooklyn, N. Y 

Collins Center, N. Y 


Argonne 


11/23/18 




Argonne 


11/23/18 




Pvt., Co. L 


Argonne 


11/23/18 


Murphy, W. P 

Rehn, E. 


Pvt., San. Det 

Pvt., Co. I 




Argonne 

Aisne 

Argonne 


11/23/18 


Brooklyn, N. Y 


1/ 4/19 


Scott R 


Pvt., Co. L 

Pvt., Co. A. 


Jone, Wash 


11/23/18 




Myers, N. Y 


Argonne 


11/23/18 













306th INFANTRY 



Vidmer, G 

Benjamin, J. A. 
Thacher, A. G. 



Adler, J. O. 



Ellsworth, B 

Patterson, R. P. 

Wolff, A. M 

Butler, J. S 

Dunne, T. J. 
Harkins, M. J. 

Hayes, M. J 

O'Brien, C 

Sutherland, W. J. 
Arnold, W. H. 

Berkman, B 

Bissell, H. G. 
Blazer, R. R 

Chynoweth, J. B. 

Dennison, C. S. 
De Witt, R. E. 

Henry, J 

Kelly, E. H 

Painter, O. (',. 

Roth, P. K 

Beatty, G. W.... 
Campbell, T. F... 

Freeman, P 

Godbout, F. J. 

Gold, B 

Hofman, G 

Malec, H. L. . 
Robinsky, C. \ 

Stang, G 

Wurster, W. L... 
Benson, R. L. . 

Boriskin, J 

Carroll, P. J. 
Desmond, W. F. 

Dolan, P. A 

Guckert, H. T. . . 



Col 

Lt.-Col • 

Maj 

Capt 

Capt 

Capt 

Capt 

1st Lt 

Chaplain 

1st Lt 

1st Lt 

1st Lt,, Co. C 

1st Lt 

2dLt., Co. H... 

2d Lt 

2dLt 

2dLt 

2dLt 

2d Lt 

2d Lt 

2dLt 

2dLt 

2dLt 

2dLt 

Sgt., Med. Corps. 

Sgt., Co. B 

Sgt., Co. B 

Sgt., Co. E 

1st Sgt., Co. D. 

Sgt., Co. H 

Sgt., Co. C 

Sgt., Hdqtrs. Co. . 

Sgt., Co. M 

Sgt., M. G. Co. 
Corpl., Co. A 
Corpl., Hdqtrs. (".<> 

Corpl., Co. F 

Corpl., Co. H 

Corpl., Co. H 

Corpl., Co. K 



Washington, D. C. . . . 

Garrison, N. Y 

New York City 

New York City 

New York City 

Glenns Falls, N. Y... 

New York City 

Yonkers, N. Y 

New York City 

Prondeon Lake, N. H 

Cleveland, Ohio 

Wilkes Barre, Pa. . 

No Address 

No Address 

No Address 

Claremont, Calif 

Belait, Wis 

Houghton, Mich 

Denver, Col 

Kansas City, Mo. 

No Address 

New York City 

No Address 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Denver. Col 

New York City 

Bryn Mawr, Pa 

Lawrence, Mass 

New York City 

Inwood, L. I 

Buffalo, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Yonkers, N.Y 

Highland, N.Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New Rochelle, N. Y. 
So. Weymouth, Mass 

Coxsackie, N. Y 

New York City 



Argonne 

Meuse 

Argonne 

Vesle 

Argonne 

Meuse 

Argonne 

Argonne, 11/17/18 & 

Argonne 

Vesle and Argonne 

Argonne 

Vesle 

Aisne 

Vesle 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Vesle 

Argonne 

Baccarat, Vesle, 
Argonne, Meuse . . 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Vesle, Argonne 

Argonne 

Vesle, Aisne 

Argonne 

Baccarat 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Aisne 

Argonne 

Aisne 

Argonne 

Meuse 

Vesle 

Argonne. . . 

Argonne 

Vesle 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Vesle 



11/30/18 
11/23/18 
11/ 3/18 
10/11/18 
11/ 3/18 
11/23/18 
11/ 3/18 
11/14/18 
11/23/18 
11/14/18 
11/ 3/18 
11/14/18 
11/ 3/18 
10/11/18 
11/ 3/18 
11/ 3/18 
10/11/18 
11/ 3/18 

11/20/18 
11/14/18 
11/ 3/18 
11/ 3/18 
11/ 3/18 
11/ 3/18 
11/30/18 
11/14/18 
8/ 2/18 
11/14/18 
11/ 3/18 
10/11/18 
11/ 3/18 
10/11/18 
11/ 3/18 
11/14/18 
11/30/18 
11/14/18 
11/14/18 
11/ 3/18 
11/ 3/18 
11/ 3/18 
11/14/18 



176 



306th INFANTRY— Continued 



Name 



Rank — Organization 



Address 



Place of Action 



Date 



MacDonald, J. J. 

McCrane, \V 

McPherson, H 

Stitch, Henry J. . . . 

Yamin, H 

Zielinski, V. P 

McClenehan, W. J 

Rappaport, S 

Alger, G. H 

Arsenault, T 

Bartsch, J. G 

Buchf elder, J 

Burdick, B. W 

Butler, J 

Carson, G. R 

Corkrean, W. H. 

Goddard, O 

Hoffmire, O. H. 

Johnson, C. I 

Nolan, J. M 

Powell, A. T 

Sloane, C 

Stouke, F 

Terpenning, T. B. . 

Brown, F. J 

Ferretti, J 

Graham, T 

Heinrichs, A 

James, G 

Mittenhuber, G 

McEver, J 

Peters, C 

Poll, I 

Rapuzzi, E 

Stomersky, I 

Stranvold, I 

Sullivan, G 

Sullivan, J 

Tietelbaum, B 

Tucholka, J. L 

Vercruyrvessi, J. . . 
Zapke, W. 



Corpl., Co. E 

Corp!., Co. M 

Corpl., Co. C 

Corpl., Co. M 

Corpl., Co. B 

Corpl., Co. H 

Mec, Co. H 

Mec, Co. H 

Pvt., 1st CI., Co. H. 
Pvt., 1st CI., Co. G. 
Pvt., 1st CI., Co. H 
Pvt., 1st CI., Co. H 
Pvt., 1st CI., Co. H 
Pvt., 1st CI., Co. H. . 
Pvt., 1st CI., Co. M 
Pvt., 1st CI., San. Det 
Pvt., 1st CI., Co. H 
Pvt., 1st CI., San. Det. 
Pvt., 1st CI., Co. B . 
Pvt., 1st CI., Co. H 
Pvt., lstCl.San.Det. 
Pvt, 1st CI., Co. M. 
Pvt., 1st CI., Co. G . 
Pvt., 1st CI., Co. H 

Pvt., Co. K 

Pvt., San. Det 

Pvt., Co. B 

Pvt., Co. G... 

Pvt., Co. I 

Pvt., Hdqtrs. Co 

Pvt., Hdqtrs. Co 

Pvt., Co. L 

Pvt., Co. B 

Pvt., Co. H 

Pvt., Co. B 

Pvt., Co. K 

Pvt., Co. L 

Pvt., Co. H 

Pvt., San. Det 

Pvt., Co. B 

Pvt, Co. H 

Pvt., Co. D 



Pt. Richmond, N. Y. . . . 

New York City. . . .. 

Abington, Mass 

Rrooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Buffalo, N. Y 

Glendale, L. I 

New York City 

Los Angeles, Calif 

New Brunswick, Canada 

Kingston, N. Y 

Buffalo, N. Y 

St. Paul, Minn 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

No Address 

Sorent, Ore 

Freemansburg, N. Y 

New York City 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N Y 

New York City 

College Point, N. Y 

Rye, N. Y 

Hogansport, N. Y 

Raritan, N. J 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Adrian, Minn 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Norwood, N. Y 

Newport, R. I 

Newark, N. J 

Buffalo, N. Y 

Oakland, Calif 

Brooklyn, N.Y 



Vesle .... 
Meuse . . . 
Argonne 
Meuse . . . 
Argonne . 
Argonne . 
Argonne 
Argonne . 
Argonne. 



Argonne . 
Argonne 
Argonne . 
Argonne . 
Aisne. . . . 
Aisne. . . . 
Argonne . 
Aisne .... 
Argonne . 
Argonne . 
Aisne. . . . 
Aisne. . . . 

Vesle 

Argonne . 
Argonne . 
Aisne. . . . 
Baccarat . 
Argonne . 
Argonne. 
Aisne. . . . 
Argonne . . 
Aisne .... 
Baccarat. 
Argonne. 

Aisne 

Aisne .... 
Argonne . 
Argonne . . 

Aisne 

Baccarat. 
Argonne . . 
Argonne 



10/11/18 
11/14/18 
11/14/18 
11/14/18 
11/14/18 
11/14/18 
11/ 3/18 
11/13/18 
11/ 3/18 
10/11/18 
11/ 3/18 
11/ 3/18 
11/ 3/18 
11/ 3/18 
10/11/18 
10/11/18 
11/ 3/18 
10/11/18 
11/14/18 
11/ 3/18 
10/11/18 
11/30/18 
10/11/18 
11/ 3/18 
11/23/18 
10/11/18 

8/ 2/18 
11/ 3/18 
11/14/18 
10/11/18 
11/ 3/18 
10/11/18] 

8/ 2/18J 
11/ 3/18 J 
10/11/18 , 
10/11/18 
11/23/18 
11/14/18 
10/11/18 

8/ 2/18 
11/14/18 
11/14/18 



307th INFANTRY 



Jay, D. K 

Prentice, J. H 

Tillman. F. A 

Barry, T. R 

Davis, D 

Haile, E. S 

Holagan, J. A. . . . 
Holderman, N. M 

Hubbel, G 

Jenkins, W 



Maj 

Maj 

Maj 

Capt., Med. Det 
Capt., 2nd Bn.. . 

Capt 

Capt 

Capt., Co. K. . . . 

Capt 

Capt 



Westbury, L. I.. 
New York City . 

Ulster, Pa 

No Address 
New York City . 
New York City. 
Flushing, L. I.. . 
Santa Ana, Calif 
New York City. 
Rome, N.Y 



Vesle 

Meuse 

Argonne 

Meuse 

Vesle 

Meuse 

Vesle and Argonne 

Argonne 

Meuse 

Meuse 



10/11/18 
11/23/18 

1/10/19 
11/23/18 

1/10/19 
11/23/18 
11/23/18 
11/14/18 
11/23/18 
11/23/18 



[177] 



307th INFANTRY— Continued 



Name 



Rank — Organization 



Address 



Place of Action 



Date 



Labour, R 

Love, F. C 

Newcomb, E. R. 

Stone, T. E 



Tillman, F. A 

Gilbert, F. W 

( roggin, R. E 

Goodwin, E. C. . . . 

Hurd, J. F 

Leonard, J. M.. . . 
McDermott, J. S. 

Nease, L. S 

Pratt, A. D. R. . . . 

Reid, W. R 

Ryan, E. M 

Senn, F. R 

Schug, C. A 

Smith, H. L., Jr.. 



Tillman, F. A. 



Wheelock, W. E. . . 

Wintjen, H. A 

Rabcock, D. L 

Rijur, S. M 

Fallon, T. L 

Goodwin, E. C 

Grubbs, C. I 

Hamblen, A. J 

Hartig, F 

Hennessy, C 

Kish, J. J 

Lincoln, K. C 

McCurdy, H. B... 
Shaughnessy, C. S. 

Wieman, H. R 

Williams, J. H 

Masgana, E 

Rrady, E. J 

Rigoney, P 

Anderson, L. C. . . . 

Anzalone, A 

Relephant, A 

Relefant, A 

Renjamin, W 

Rlum, H. H 

Rradshaw, C. H... 



Connelly, T. P. 

Carroll, J. R.. 

Cox, T. L 

Crowley, E 

De Vito, F 

Dimino, F 

Elliott, A 

Fisher, W. A... 



Capt. 
Capt. 
Capt. 

Capt. 



Capt. . . 
1st Lt. 
1st Lt. 
1st Lt. 
1st Lt. 
1st Lt. 
1st Lt. 
1st Lt. 
1st Lt. 
1st Lt. 
1st Lt., 
1st Lt. 
1st Lt. 
1st Lt. 



French Army 



Co. I 



1st Lt., Co. R. 



Gallo, T. 



1st Lt 

1st Lt 

2d Lt., Co. G 

2d Lt 

2dLt 

2d Lt 

2d Lt., Co. R 

2dLt., Co. R 

2dLt, Co. R 

2d Lt., Hdqtrs. Co. 

2dLt., Co. M 

2dLt., Co. R 

2d Lt 

2dLt 

2d Lt., Co. R 

2d Lt 

Marechal de Logis 
1st Sgt., Co. E . . . 
1st Sgt., Co. H ... . 

Sgt., Co. R 

Sgt., Co. G 

Sgt., Hdqtrs. Co.. . 
Sgt., Hdqtra. Co.. . 

Sgt., Co. H 

Sgt., Hdqtrs. Co.. . 
Sgt., Co. R 



Sgt., Hdqtrs. Co. 

Sgt., Co. K 

Sgt., Co. I 

Sgt., Co. F 

Sgt., Hdqtrs. Co. 
Sgt., Hdqtrs. Co. 

Sgt.. Co. D 

Sgt., Co. F 



Sgt., Co. G. 



No Address 

Syracuse, N. Y 

No Address 

Cincinnati, Ohio 

Ulster, Pa 

Utica, N. Y 

Rloomfield, N. J 

Oakland, Mo 

Albany, N. Y 

Douglass, Ariz 

New York City 

Newport, Tenn 

No Address 

No Address 

Rrooklyn, N. Y 

St. Louis, Mo 

Hughesville, N. Y 

Rrooklyn, N. Y 

Ulster, Pa 

Canajoharie, N. Y 

Yonkers, N. Y 

No Address 

New York City 

No Address 

Oakland, Me 

No Address 

New York City 

No Address 

No Address 

No Address 

Fall River, Mass 

No Address 

Ashland, Mass 

St. Louis, Mo 

Hartford, Conn 

French Mission 

New York City 

Rrooklyn, N. Y 

Binghamton, N. Y 

Buffalo, N. Y 

Rrooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Hammond. Ind 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City < 

Now York City 

Buffalo, N. Y 

New York City 

New York City 

New York City 

New York City 

Prince Edward Isle, New 

Zealand 

Gladstone, N. Y 



Vesle and Argonne . 

Aisne 

Argonne and Meuse 

Meuse 

Argonne 

Meuse 

Vesle 

Vesle 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Meuse 

Meuse 

Aisne 

Baccarat 

Vesle 

Aisne 

Argonne 

Vesle 

Aisne 



Argonne 

Meuse . . . 
Aisne. . . . 
Meuse . . . 
Argonne 
Meuse . . . 
Vesle .... 
Argonne . 
Argonne 
Argonne 
Argonne 
Meuse . . 
Argonne . 
Argonne 
Meuse 
Argonne 
Meuse . . . 
Meuse. . . 
Argonne . 
Argonne 
Argonne 
Argonne 
Meuse. . . 
Argonne . 
Vesle .... 
Argonne . 
Argonne 
Argonne . 



Vesle .... 
Aisne .... 
Aisne 
Argonne 
Argonne . 
Argonne 



Aisne. . 
Meuse. 



11/23/18 

1/10/19 

11/23/18 

11/14/18 

11/23/18 

11/23/18 

1/ 4/19 

1/10/19 

11/ 3/18 

11/23/18 

1/10/19 

11/23/18 

11/23/18 

8/ 2/18 

1/10/19 

11/23/18 

1/10/19 

10/11/18 

1/10/19 

11/ 3/18 

1/10/19 

1/10/19 

11/23/18 

11/23/18 

11/23/18 

11/23/18 

10/11/18 

11/ 3/18 

11/ 3/18 

11/ 3/18 

11/ 3/18 

11/23/18 

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307th INFANTRY— Continued 



Name 



Rank — Organization 



Address 



Place of Action 



Date 



Gillen, J. J 

Goldstein, J. . 
Goldstone, M. . 

Hatch, B 

Howard, W. F. 

Jordan, D 



Illig, C. W„ Jr 

Kaplan, J 

Lippe, O. P 

Loftus, N.J 

Markels, M 

Marks, G 

Marshall, J. E 

Mohrman, W 

Murphy, J. J 

Pollock, C. R 

Powell, E. F 

Prach, F.J 

Oxhorn, S 

Ross, J. A 

Russell, G. F 

Shellman, A. M 

Siegel, H 

Sullivan, W. J 

Teitelbaum, S 

Todd, M 

Turbee, F. A 

Von Pentz, B 

Wallach, D. M 

Warmers, R. F 

Watson, R 

Weber, B. S 

Ames, J. J 

Bateman, H 

Bennett, R. D 

Bergen, W. M 

Bessel, E 

Bridgeworth, I. W. 

Carketso, R 

Crimmins, E. M.. . 

Cryan, P 

Drexel, G. A 

Evans, J. E 

Gronan, E 

Hallback, F 

Hartnett , W. F. . . . 
Hatchings, E. C. 
Locasale, J. F 

Meyer, W. H 



Monihan, J 

Nubel, H 

O'Neil, G. . . . 
Peters, F. T. . 
Rosen void, A 
Richlin, J. J. 
Schell, H 



P, 



Sgt., Co. E 

Sgt., Co. E 

Sgt., Hdqtrs. Co. 

Sgt., Co. K 

Sgt., Co. B 

Sgt., Co. D 



Sgt. 
Sgt.. 



Sgt 
Sgt 



Sgt., Co. G 

Sgt., Hdqtrs. Co... 

Sgt., Co. L 

Sgt., Co. F 

Sgt., Co. K 

Sgt., Co. F 

Sgt., Co. D 

Sgt., Hdqtrs. Co.. . 

Co. K 

Co. L 

Sgt., Co. L 

Sgt., Co. D 

Co. L 

Co. B 

Sgt., Co. B 

Mess Sgt., Co. B . . 

Sgt., Co. D 

Sgt., Co. L 

Sgt., Co. D 

Sgt., Co. B 

Sgt., Co. F 

Sgt., Co. F 

Sgt., Co. B 

Sgt., Co. I 

Sgt., Co. M 

Sgt., Co. D 

Corpl., Co. D 

Corpl., Hdqtrs. Co. 

Corpl., Co. L 

Corpl., Co. D 



Corpl , Co. D 

Corpl., Co. F 

Corpl., Co. D 

Corpl., Co. B 

Corpl., Co. D 

Corpl., Co. F 

Corpl., Co. B 

Corpl., Co. D 

Corpl., Hdqtrs. Co.. 

Corpl., Co. D 

Corpl., Co. B 

Corpl., Hdqtrs. Co.. 

Corpl., Hdqtrs. Co.. 



Corpl., 
Corpl., 
Corpl.. 
Corpl.. 

I '.orpl. 



Co. B 

Co. L 

Hdqtrs. Co. 

Co. F 

Co. D 



Corpl., Co. D 
Corpl., Co. D. 



Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

No. Tonawanda, N. Y 

Oakwood, S. I 

New York City 

New York City 

Lockport, N. Y 

New York City 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Port Richmond, S. I.., 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Allen, S. C 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Amityville, N. Y 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Buffalo, N. Y 

Big Flats, N. Y 

New York City 

New York City 

New York City 

Wilmington, N. C 

Binghamton, N. Y 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Ansonia, Conn 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

East Dedham, Mass. . . 

Manhassett, L. I. 

New York City 

New York City 

Wilmington, Del 

Elmhurst, L. I 

Buffalo, N. Y 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

New York City 



Aisne 

Vesle 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Vesle 

Meuse 

Argonne 

Vesle 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Aisne 

Vesle 

Meuse 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Vesle and Argonne . . 

Vesle 

Vesle 

Argonne 

Baccarat 

Meuse 

Aisne 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Vesle 

Baccarat 

Meuse 

Argonne 

Argonne. . 

Meuse 

Vesle 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Meuse 

Vesle 

Argonne 

Baccarat 

Argonne 

Meuse 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Argonne s 

Argonne 

Meuse 

Argonne 

Aisne 

Argonne 

Baccarat 

Aisne 



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307th INFANTRY— Continued 



Name 



Rank — Organization 



Address 



Place of Action 



Date 



Schwenke, F. E. 
Voorhees, J. D. 
White, M. R. 

Moles. R 

Riker, W 

Sano, A 

Bardman, B. 

Busko, G 

Cavallo. R 

Donnelly, II. A 
Frambach, A. . . 
Gilbert, M. 
Hagen, P. M.. . . 
Hjellming, A.. . . 
Johnson, R. R.. . 

Lydon, J.J 

Smith, G 

Vanderlys, A. L. 

Wilson, J. E 

Allen, J. H. 
Beckendorf , L. . . 

Borker, J 

Braemer, L. F. 
Charles, J. 

Clark, O. A 

Cogan, J. A 

Connor, J 

Conway, P 

Dwyer, E. J 

Ehrman, W 

Gartwright. J. E 

Greany, J 

Hackney, C. A. 

Hale, B. F 

Hanson, G 

Hickman, U. S. . 

Hite, R. C 

Holland, H. D. 

Kelly, J. F 

Kobernat, J. F. 
Kooley, B. G. 
Kretoshinsky, A. 
Kreutter, C. R. 

Kulseth, R 

Leyden, W. < '<. 

Maggie, J 

Matter, P 

Millsap, E 

Monk, C. F 

Morse, J 

McLean, E 

Nickerson, A. . . . 

O'Clare, J 

Oggionni, G 

Parker, R 

Passafiume, J. . . . 

Peck, A. A 

Peterson, A. C . 



Corpl., Co. D 

Corpl., Hdqtrs. Co. 

Corpl., Co. C 

Mec, Co. F 

, Co. F 

Co. F 

1st CI., Co. B.. 

1st CI., Co. B 

1st CI., Co. E.. 

1st CI., Co. B.. 

1st CI., Co. D 

1st CI., Hdq.Co 

1st CI., Co. B.. 

1st CI., Co. F.. 

1st CI., Co. B.. 

1st CI., Co. B 

1st CI., Hdq. Co. 

1st CI., Co. A 

1st CI., Co. C 

Co. L 

Co. B 

Co. B 

Co. D 

Co. L 

Co. F 

Co. F 

Co. R 

Co. B 

Co. B. 

Co. R 

Co. M 

Co. B 

Hdqtrs. Co.. . 

Co. L 

Co. B 

Co. H 



Mec 
Mec 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt, 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt, 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 
Pvt. 



Co. L 
Co. B.. 
Co. M . . . 
Co. F . 
Co. K . 
Co. E... 
Co. M... 
Co. D 

Co. I 

Co. E. 
Co. B. 
Co. A. . . 
San. Det, 
Co. D .. 
Co. B. . 
Co. F . . . 
Co. F.... 
Co. F... 
Co. G... 

Co. A 

Co. B.. 



Brooklyn, N. Y 

Malvern, L. I 

Sockport, N. Y 

Scarborough. England 
Jamaica, L. I.. N. Y. .. 

New York City 

Russia 

Breckenridge, Minn. . . . 

Jamaica, L. I. N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

New York City 

Lansford, No. Dak 

Ditley, So. Dak 

Newburgh, N. Y 

New York City 

Ocean Grove, N. J 

Hornell, N. Y 

Burt, N. Y 

Bridgeport, Conn 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Alameda, Calif 

Hill Fall, N. Y 

Philps, N. Y 

Chicago, 111 

New York City 

New York City 

Buffalo, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

New York City 

Unionville, Conn 

Wilkes Barre, Pa 

Creston, Mont 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

No Address 

New York City 

Adler, Mont 

Hill City, Minn. 

Tacoma, Wash 

New York City 

Waterloo, N. Y 

Appleton, Minn 

Sockport, N. Y 

New York City 

Niagara Falls. N. Y. 

Asotin, Wash 

Benson, Utah 

New York City 

Cascave, Idaho 

Luviston, N. Y 

No. Grovensdale, Conn 

Bergamo, Italy 

Appleton, N. Y 

Buffalo, N. Y 

Hornell, N. Y 

Stacy, Minn 



Meuse 

Argonne 

Meuse 

Aisne 

Vesle 

Vesle 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Baccarat 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Meuse 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Vesle and Argonne 

Baccarat 

Vesle 

Argonne 

Vesle 

Baccarat 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Vesle 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Baccarat 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Vesle 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Vesle 

Argonne 

Meuse 

Argonne 

Vesle 

Aisne 

Meuse 

Vesle 

Vesle 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Baccarat 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Vesle 

Vesle 

Vesle 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Argonne 



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307th INFANTRY— Continued 



Name 


Bank — Organization 


Address 


Place of Action 


Date 


Pucella, A. B 


Pvt., Co. B 






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11/30/18 
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11/23/18 
11/ 3/18 
11/ 3/18 
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12/20/18 
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Pvt., Co. B 


Newfane. N. Y 




Scanlon, T. J 


Pvt., Co. B 




See, W. 


Pvt., Co. D 






Simpson, N 


Pvt., Co. F 

Pvt., Co. B 

Pvt., Co. I 

Pvt., Co. B 

Pvt., Co. D 


Squires, Mo. . . 






New York City 






Port Jervis, N. Y. . 




Thompson, V. 


Oakland. Ore 




Thompson, E 


No Address 












Voster, N 


Pvt., Co. D 






Williams, B. 


Pvt., Co. D 


New York City 

Stacy, Mont. . 




Wilson, L. H. 


Pvt., Co. L 








West Falk, N. Y. 













308 th INFANTRY 



Budd, K. P 

Breckenridge, L. S 

Griffiths, A. S 

Lewis, E. N 

MacDougall, A. J. 
McMurtry, G. G.. 

Wagner, J. F 

Angier, A. E 

Bebell, J. F. D. 

Burns, B. M 

Conn, B. L 

Colley, T. C 

Cullen, W. J 

Dobson. W. W... 

Haas, B. K 

Halligan. J. J 

Knight, P. B 

Koenig, C. F 

Morgan, A. D. . . . 

Miles, W 

Powless, J. A 

Bobinson. A. H. 

Smith, C 

Sheridan 

Sullivan, W. Q. . . . 

Turner, C. W 

Whiting, C. S. . . . 
Wilkinson, W. J. . 

Wood, M 

Akers, E. W 

Eager, S. W 

Flood, J. B 

Morgan, D. O. . . . 
McGuire, D. S. . . . 

Bogers, H 

Schrider, J. B. . 
Straub, C. H 



Maj., 2nd Bn 
Capt 



Capt., 2d Bn. 

Capt 

Capt 

Capt 

Capt., Med. Corp. 

1st Lt 

1st Lt 

1st Lt., Co. L 

1st Lt 

1st Lt 

1st Lt., Cos. E & II 
1st Lt.. Hdqtrs. Co 

1st Lt., 3rd Bn 

1st Lt., Sen. Chapl'n 

1st Lt., Co. D 

1st Lt 

1st Lt., Med. Corps. 

1st Lt 

1st Lt.. Med. Corps. 

1st Lt., Co. K 

1st Lt 

1st Lt 

1st Lt 

1st Lt 

1st Lt 

1st Lt 

1st Lt 

2d Lt 

2dLt 

2d Lt 

2d Lt 

2dLt 

2d Lt 

2d Lt 

2d Lt., Supply Co. . 



New York City 

New York City 

Amityville, L. I., N. Y. 

New Britain, Conn 

Mellville, Canada 

New York City 

No Address 

Boston, Mass 

Hollis, L. L.N.Y.... 

Meadville. Pa 

New York City 

No Address 

New York City 

New York City 

New York City 

New York City 

New York City 

Philadelphia, Pa 

Wake Forest, N. C 

Princeton, N. J 

West de Pere, Wis 

Madison, Wis 

Youngstown, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Norwood, Colo 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Detroit, Mich 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

No Address 

Linton, Ireland 

New York City 

Seneca, N. C 

Detroit. Mich 

No Address 

Macon, Mo 

College City, Calif 



Vesle 

Argonne I 

Vesle 

Vesle 

Aisne 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Aisne 

Aisne 

\rgonne 

Aisne 

Meuse 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Aisne 

Vesle 

Argonne 

Vesle 

Vesle 

Baccarat 

Argonne 

Vesle 

Argonne 

Vesle 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Vesle 

Baccarat 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Baccarat 

Meuse 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Meuse 



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11/ 3/18 

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308th INFANTRY— Continued 



Name 



Rank — Organization 



Address 



Place of Action 



Date 



Roesch, C. R 

Sozzi, E. L 

Bergassi, H. J. 

Kaufman. B 

Mercer, H. F 

Anderson, H 

Blackburn, R 

Bona, T. A 

Brew, B 

Cahill, C. J 

Callahan, W 

Carter, E. J. . . . . . 

Calbi, C 

East, J 

Ellum, H. C 

Gill, B 

Gillece, B 

Gilmartin, C 

Healey, J 

Kirchner, G 

Kruger, A. J 

Linden, H 

Matelusch, C 

Mintz, F. B 

Monahan, J. T. E 
McCarthy, G. F. . 

Powers, J. J 

Quinn, J. IT. 

Biley, C. P 

Boch, H. E 

Sexton, J. J 

Strassle, G 

Tucker, D 

Wagner, F. W... . 

Allen, L. E 

Archer, L 

DahloiT, O 

Dolan, J 

Davis, J 

Evans, J. F 

Ficker, W. C 

Gallagher, D 

Hubner, J. F 

Klein, I 

Koeppe, M 

La Croix, 0. H. . . 

Maher, P 

Maroney, T. F. . . 
Murphy, T. H. 
McGuire, J. V. . . 

Perine, W. F 

Petersen, H 

Reardon, J. B 

Bishin, A 

Booney, J. J 

Bossuni, H. A. . . . 
Romerein, F. R. 
Sauer, J 



Sgt. Maj., 2dBn... 

Sgt. Maj 

1st Sgt., Co. A 

1st Sgt., Co. K 

1st Sgt., Co. C 

Sgt., Co. A 

Sgt., Co. C 

Sgt., Co. D 

Sgt., Co. K 

Sgt,, Hdqtrs. Co. . . . 

Sgt 

Co. I 

Sgt., Co. I 

Sgt., Co. A 

Sgt., Co. H 

Sgt., Co. D . . . . 

Sgt., Co. E 

Sgt., Co. A 

Sgt., Co. G 

Sgt., Co. H 

Sgt., Co. K 

Sgt., Co. H 

Sgt 

Sgt., Co. A 

Sgt., Co. B 

Sgt., Hdqtrs. Co. . . . 

Sgt., Co. E 

Sgt., Co. I 

Sgt., Co. I 

Sgt., Co. B 

Sgt,, Hdqtrs. Co.. . . 

Sgt., M. G. Bn 

Sgt,, Supply Co 

Sgt., Co. C 

Corpl., Hdqtrs. Co.. 
Corpl., Co. I 



Corpl., Co. M 

Corpl., Co. G 

Corpl., Co. D 

Corpl., Hdqtrs. Co.. 
Corpl., Hdqtrs. Co.. 

Corpl., Co. A 

Corpl., Co. M 

Corpl., Co. A 

Corpl., Co. D 

Corpl., Co. A 

Corpl., Co. H 

Corp., M. G. Co... 
Corpl., Hdqtrs. Co.. 
Corpl., Hdqtrs. Co.. 
Corpl., Hdqtrs. Co.. 

Corpl., Co. G 

Corpl., Hdqtrs. Co.. 
Corpl., Hdqtrs. Co.. 

Corpl., Co. C 

Co. G 

Corpl., Co. E 

Corpl., Co. F 



Flushing, L. I., N. Y 

Brooklyn. N. Y 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Yonkers, N. Y 

New York City 

Ireland 

New York City 

Ireland 

West Butland, Vt 

Hartford, Conn 

Quinton, Ky 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Long Island City, N. Y.. . . 

New York City 

Islip, L. I., N. Y 

East Pepperel, Mass 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Patchogue, L. I., N. Y 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

West New York, N. J 

Mill Branch, N. C 

Corona, L. I., N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Norwich, N. Y 

Corona, L. I., N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

East Hampton, L. I.. N. Y 

New York City 

Adams Basin, N. Y 

Mamaroneck, L. I., N. Y. . 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Naugatuck, Conn 

Chicago, 111 

Zanesville, Ohio 

New York City 

New York City 

New York City 

No Address 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Millford, Conn 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Little Falls, N. Y 

New York City 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Roslyn, S. Dak 

New York City 



Argonne 
Vesle .... 

Argonne. 



Meuse. 



Argonne . 
Argonne 

Vesle 

Argonne 
Aisne .... 
Argonne . 
Argonne . 
Argonne . 
Argonne. 

Vesle 

Argonne . 
Argonne . 
Argonne . 
Argonne. 
Argonne . 

Vesle 

Vesle 

Argonne. 
Baccarat . 
Argonne. 
Argonne. 
Aisne . . . . 
Argonne . . 
Argonne . . 
Argonne. . 
Baccarat . 
Aisne 
Baccarat. 

Vesle 

Argonne . 

Vesle 

Argonne. . 
Argonne . . 
Argonne . . 
Argonne . . 
Argonne . . 
Argonne . . 
Argonne . . 
Argonne . . 
Argonne . . 
Argonne . . 
Baccarat. 
Vesle .... 
Argonne . . 
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Vesle 

Argonne. 

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308th INFANTRY— Continued 



Name 



Rank — Organization 



Address 



Place of Action 



Date 



Tewes, J. H 

Vedilage, J 

Wellington, W. J.. 

Wissel, B 

Camera, N. J 

Chubb, M. L 

Christianson, E. . . 

Considine, F 

Dubois, R. L 

Gehris, J. D 

Grobtuck, S. D.. . 
Herschkowitz, J . . 

Kent, A. H 

Monson, J. J 

Murray, J 

Nast, J. F 

Spiegel, I 

Sirotta, I 

Sweeney, J 

Tabara, W 

Tappen, J 

Usac, J 

Van Duzer, E. T. . 
Bahrhydt, G. W. 

Batley, II 

Baxter, W. V 

Begley, W 

Bragg, J. M 

Brown, C. R 

Brown, H 

Caddie, J 

Cepeglia, P 

Calmenson, L 

Chester, S. H 

Collins, G. W 

Delmont ., J 

Donovan, G. W. . . 

Enswenger, J 

Erickson, F. G. S. 

Frield, J 

Hammill, J. W. 

Hendricks, P 

Isaksen, J 

Johnson, A 

Kessler, II 

Kosikowski, S 

Lenahan, J. C. . . . 

Liner, I. L 

Miller, H 

McMerraniie, E. J 

O'Connor, P 

Pollinger, F 

Rabinowitz, A. . 

Bochford, P 

Bowley, G. H. . . . 

Boyfe, A 

Seala, E 



Corpl.. Hdqtrs. Co. . . 

Corpl., Co. A 

Corpl., Hdqtrs. Co.. . 
Corpl., M. G. Co. . . . 
Pvt.,lstCl.,M.G.Co. 
Pvt., 1st CI., Co. H. 
Pvt., 1st CI., Co. A.. 
Pvt., 1st CI., Co. A. . 
Pvt.,lstCI.,Med.Det. 
Pvt.,lstCl.,Med.Det, 
Pvt., 1st CI., Co. K.. 
Pvt., 1st CI., Co. C. 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt., 1st CI., Co. A.. 
Pvt., 1st CI., Co. A. 
Pvt., 1st CI., Co. K . 
Pvt., 1st CI., Co. H . 
Pvt.,lstCl.,Med.Det. 
Pvt., 1st CI., Hdq.Co. 

Pvt,, 1st CI 

Pvt., 1st CI., Co. D . 
Pvt., 1st CI., Co. A. 
Pvt., 1st CI., Co. K . 

Pvt., Hdqtrs. Co 

Pvt., Co. C 

Pvt., Med. Det 

Pvt., Co. G 

Pvt., Med. Det 

Pvt.. Co. C 

Pvt., Co. D 

Pvt., Co. B 

Pvt., Co. C 

Pvt., Co. F 

Pvt., Med. Det 

Pvt., Co. I 

Pvt., Co. H 

Pvt., Hdqtrs. Co 

Pvt., Co. D 

Pvt., Co. H 

Pvt., Co. A 

Pvt., Hdqtrs. Co 

Pvt., Co. C 

Co. C 

Pvt., Co. A 

Pvt., Co. C 

Pvt., Co. C 

Pvt. (Act. 1st Sgt.), 

Co. M 

Pvt., Co. D 

Pvt., Co. E 

Pvt., Hdqtrs. Co 

Pvt., Co. G 

Pvt., Co. G 

Pvt., Co. F 

Pvt., Co. K 

Pvt., Co. D 

Pvt., Co. H 

Pvt., Co. B 



Brooklyn, N.Y 

Jamaica, L. I., N. Y 

Rosebank, N. Y 

New York City 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Rodtagen, Norway 

Watertown, N. Y 

Anandal-on-Hudson, N. Y 

Bethlehem, Pa 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

No Address 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Conifer, N. Y 

Poland 

Stapleton, S. I., N. Y... 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Albany, N. Y 

Bochester, N. Y 

Bed Hook, N. Y 

No Address 

Boggs, W. Va 

Ashville, N. Y 

Bakersfield, Calif. 

New York City 

New York City 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Waterbury, Conn 

Springfield, Mass 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Wilton, N. Dak 

New York City 

Lawrenceville,. N.Y 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Maspeth, L. I., N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Charlestown, Mass 

Worcester, Mass 

Worcester, Mass 

Brooklyn, N.Y... 

New York City 

Brighton, Ont,, Can 

New York City 

Saraguse, Italy 



Vesle. . . . 
Argonne 
Vesle. . . . 
Baccarat 
Baccarat 
Vesle 
Argonne . 
Argonne . 
Vesle. . . . 
Argonne . 
Vesle. . . . 
Argonne . 
Vesle 
Argonne . 
Vesle.... 
Vesle. . . . 
Vesle. . . . 
Argonne . 
Vesle. . . . 
Aisne 
Argonne . 
Argonne . 
Vesle. . . . 
Aisne. . . . 
Baccarat 
Aisne 
Argonne . 
Argonne . 
Argonne . 
Argonne . 
Vesle .... 
Argonne . 
Argonne . 
Vesle. . . . 
Aisne 
Vesle. . . . 
Argonne . 
Baccarat 
Argonne . 
Argonne . 
Aisne. . . . 
Baccarat 
Vesle. . . . 
Vesle .... 
Vesle. . . . 
Argonne . 

Argonne . 
Argonne . 
Argonne . 
Argonne . 
Argonne . 
Argonne. 
Aisne. . . . 
Argonne. 
Argonne. 
Vesle. . . . 
Baccarat 



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308th INFANTRY— Continued 



Name 


Rank — Organization 


Address 


Place of Action 


Date 




Pvt., Co. H 

Pvt., Co. A 

Pvt., Co. A 

Pvt,, Co. H 

Pvt., Hdqtrs. Co 
Pvt., Hdqtrs. Co 
Pvt., Co. I 




Argonne 

Argonne 

Argonne 

Vesle 


11/30/18 


Wallace, F. L. 


Hadleigh, Essex, Eng 

Brooklyn, N. Y... 


1/10/19 
1/10/19 
1/10 19 






New York City 


Whiting, C. W 

Wilson, H. L. . 


Aisne 

Meuse 


1/10/19 
1/ 4/19 


Brooklyn, N. Y 


Woolf, I... 


1/10/19 









302d ENGINEERS 



Per-Lee, H. B 

Barber. N. N 

Crawford, ( '•. II. 
Ellett, T. H... 
La Fetra, H. L. 

Lewis, M. H 

Simmons, E. B. 

Brown, J. F 

Brown, J. F 

Gray, E. P 

Lewis, M. H 

Walsh, J. A 

Chamberlain, D. E 

Miles, W. S 

Shepard, B. S 

Leaf, R. D 

Conners, P 

Johnson, W. L 

Solomon, D 

Zeller, C 

Stone, W. B 

Bero, J 

Fellis, B 

Gingras, J., Jr. 
Hofschutz, I. H. 
Houghland, E. L. . . 

Roskoski, F. J 

Rupp, F. A. . . 

Traquair, J 

Wojan, C. W... 

Bell, L. R 

Black, J 

Boniak, F 

Bresnahan, W. J. 

Carretti, R 

Di Biase, T 

Duffy, T. F 

Dunn, J. M 

Foley, J. A 

Galligan, H. L 

Green, G. H 

Harrison, F. S 

Hogan, T. M 



Maj., 2nd Bn 

Capt., Co. F. 

Capt., Co. B 

Capt., Co. E 

Capt,, Co. E 

Capt., Co. F 

Capt., Co. D 

1st Lt,, Co. D 

1st Lt., Co. D 

1st Lt 

1st Lt., Co. F.. 
1st Lt., Co. F. 
2dLt., Co. D 

2d Lt., Co. E 

2dLt 

Mast. Eng., Jr. Grade 

Hdqtrs. Co 

Sgt., 1st CI., Co. D. 
Sgt., 1st CI., Co. E.. 
Sgt,, 1st CI., Co. F.. 

Sgt., 1st CI 

1st Sgt,, Co. E 

Sgt 

Sgt., Co. E 

Sgt., Co. F 

Sgt., Co. D 

Sgt., Co. E 

Sgt., Co. F 

Sgt., Co. E 

Sgt., Co. D 

Sgt., Co. D 

Corpl., Co. C 

Corpl., Co. D 

Corpl., Co. F . . . . 

Corpl., Co. D 

Corp., Co. D 

Corpl., Co. F 

Corpl., Co. D 

Corpl 

Corpl., Co. E 

Corpl., Co. E 

Corpl., Co. D 

Corpl 

Corpl., Co. E 



Stillwater, Minn 

Chicago, 111 

New York City 

Highland Falls, N. Y. 

New York City 

No Address 

Brooklyn, N. V 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

No Address 

No Address 

New York City 

Belmont, N. Y 

New York City 

No Address 

No Address 

Hicksville, N. Y 

Yonkers, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y. 
Astoria, L. I., N. Y. 
Brooklyn, N. Y... 
No. Tonawanda, N. Y. 

New York City 

Richmond Hill, N. Y. 

Fort Collins, Colo 

Rrooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

New York City 

Medford, Mass 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

No Address 

Elmira, N. Y 

Buffalo, N. Y 

Buffalo, N. Y 

White Plains, N. Y. . . . 

Corona, N. Y 

Glen Cove, L. I., N. Y 

Ithaca, N. Y 

New York City 

Buffalo, N. Y 

Dumont, N. J 

Rushville, N. Y 

New York City 



Meuse. 

Meuse 
Vesle 
Meuse 
Vesle. . . 
Vesle... 
Vesle. . . 
Meuse. . 
Meuse . 
Meuse . 
Vesle. . . 
Argonne 
Meuse 
Meuse. . 
Vesle . . . 

Vesle 

Vesle. . . 
Vesle . . . 
Argonne 
Meuse. . 
Vesle. . . 
Meuse. . 
Vesle. . . 
Vesle. 
Meuse . . 

Vesle 

Argonne 
Argonne 
Vesle 
Meuse. . 
Vesle 
Meuse . 
Argonne 
Meuse. . 
Meuse. . 
Argonne 
Meuse. . 
Meuse. . 
Vesle 
Vesle. . . 
Vesle. . . . 
Meuse. . 
Vesle.... 



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1/10/19 
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11/30/18 
11/ 3/18 
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302d ENGINEERS— Continued 



Name 



Bank — Organization 



Address 



Place of Action 



Date 



My vail, F. C... 
Mclndee, E. C. . . 
Parker, W. E. ... 

Peterson, E 

Reicherter, J., Jr. 
Reifsnyder, J. ( !. 

Rung, R. J 

Schraven, H. J. . 

Schultz, F 

Smith, A. E 

Summerly, T. . . . 
Thomann, F. ( '.. 

Tripp, F. S 

Vill, J. A. E. 
Willmarth, G. R. 

Baltakie, F 

Bergman, A. H. . . 

Brady, T. J 

Brandt, F 

Doerr, L 

Dunn, J. M 

Fitzgerald, J. L. 

Flynn, M.J 

Gregowski, P. B. 

Beed, S. A 

Roberts, T. B. . . 

Schiefin, L 

Spagnolo, P 

Stultz, R. W 

Taft, R. F 

Amrheim, J. H. . 

Anger, C. W 

Apstein, S 

Baird, T. A., Jr. 

Berg, S 

Bieringer, C. E. . . 

Black, J. W 

Brill, S 

Bruiggeman, F. S 

Calvert, N 

Dick, L. C 

Ernsting, F. G. . . 
Farrington, J. R. 

Fry, C 

Futsche. A 

Golias, C. F 

Grycskowski, W. 

Hallford, J 

Hartmann, A. C. . 

Hotf, C. T 

Hofschulte, G. H. 

King, G 

Koch, W. E 

Kromer, F 

Lange, W 

Levy, R. E 

Martell, A. G.... 
May, D. E 



Corpl 

Corpl., Co. D 

Corpl., Co. D 

Corpl 

Corpl 

Corpl., Co. E 

Corpl., Co. D 

Corpl., Co. D 

Corpl., Co. C 

Corpl., Co. E 

Corpl., Co. D 

Corpl., Co. D 

Corpl 

Corpl., Co. D 

Corpl., Co. D 

Pvt., 1st CI.. 
Pvt., 1st CI., Co. E. 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt., 1st CI., Co. D 
Pvt., 1st CI., Co. F. . 
Pvt., 1st CI., Co. F 

Pvt., 1st CI 

Pvt., 1st CI., Co. E. 
Pvt., 1st CI., Co. E. 
Pvt., 1st CI., Co. E. 
Pvt., 1st CI., Co. D . 
Pvt., 1st CI., Co. E.. 
Pvt., 1st CL, Co. D 
Pvt., 1st CL, Co. D 
Pvt., 1st CL, Hdq.Co. 

Pvt., Co. E 

Pvt 

Pvt., Co. D 

Pvt., Co. D 

Pvt., Co. D 

Pvt., Co. F 

Pvt., Co. D 

Pvt 

Pvt., San. Det 

Pvt., Co. E... . 

Pvt 

Pvt., Co. D 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt 

Pvt,, Co. E 

Pvt., Co. D 

Pvt., San. Det 

Pvt., Co. F 

Pvt., Co. C 

Pvt., Co. E 

Pvt 

Pvt., Co. D 

Pvt 



Brooklyn. N. Y 

Buffalo, N. Y 

New Bochelle 

Morris, Minn 

Roslyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Buffalo, N. Y 

Buffalo, N. Y 

W. New Brighton, N. Y. 

Chester, N. J 

Galivay, Ireland 

Arthursburgh, N. Y 

< Clifford, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Bochester, N. Y. 

Elmira, N. Y 

New York City 

Hot Springs, So. Dak. 

No Address 

Ithaca, N. Y 

Canandaigua, N. Y. 

Port Ewan, N. Y 

Binghamton, N. Y 

Yellow Pine, Ala 

Buffalo, N. Y 

Elmira, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Springfield, Mass 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Buffalo, N.Y 

Buffalo, N. Y 

Buffalo, N.Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Central Islip, L. I., N. Y 

Elmira, N. Y 

New York City 

Hartford, Conn 

Buffalo, N.Y 

Indiana, Pa 

No Address 

Owego, N.Y 

Ogilvie, Minn 

Buffalo, N. Y 

Cleveland, Ohio 

Buffalo, N.Y 

Sought, Ala 

Martinsville, N. Y 

Binghamton, N. Y 

Ft. Collins, Col 

St. Louis, Mo 

Buffalo, N. Y 

Buffalo, N. Y 

McKeesport, Pa 

St. Louis, Mo 

Washburn, Wis 

Decatur, Ind 



Meuse . 
Vesle . . . 
Meuse 
Meuse 
Meuse. . 
Vesle . . . 
Meuse. . 
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Vesle . . . 
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Meuse. . 
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Argonne 
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Meuse. . 
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Meuse . . 
Meuse. . 
Vesle. . . 
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Vesle . . . 
Argonne 
Vesle . . . 
Meuse. 
Vesle . . . 
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Meuse. . 
Vesle. . . 
Meuse . . 
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Meuse. . 
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Meuse . . 
\ esle 
Vesle . . . 
Meuse 
Argonne 
Vesle. . . 
Vesle. . . 
Meuse. . 
Vesle... 
Meuse 



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302d ENGINEERS— Continued 






Name 


Rank — Organization 


Address 


Place of Action 


Date 


Medeck N 


Pvt., Co. D 


Clearwater, Minn 


Meuse 


1/10/19 




Pvt 


Millbank, S. D 




11/11/18 




Pvt., Co. C 


Ruffalo, N. Y | 

Decatur, Ind 




11/ 3/18 




Vesle 

Meuse 

Meuse 




Pvt. 


11/20/18 
11/11/18 


McArdle J F 


Pvt 


Kempton, W. Va 


11/11/18 




Pvt 


Elmira, N. Y 


Meuse 

Vesle 


11/11/18 


Peterson W H 


Pvt., Co. D 




11/ 3/18 


Quellett A. 


Pvt., Co. D 


Winchenden, Mass 


Meuse 


1/10/19 




Pvt., Co. E 

Pvt., Co. D 


Ruffalo, N. Y | 

Rrooklyn, N. Y 

Atlantic City, N. J 

Sacket Harbor, N Y 

Chicago, 111 


Meuse 


11/23/18 










11/11/18 
11/ 3/18 


Rochford M 


Vesle 


Roth H M. 


Pvt., Co. D 

Pvt 


Meuse 


1/10/19 




Meuse 


11/11/18 




Pvt., Co. D... 


Vesle 


11/ 3/18 




Pvt., Co. D 


RufTalo, N. Y 

NewRrighton, S. I., N. Y.. 
Sodus, N. Y 


Vesle 


11/ 3/18 


Schultz, F. . . 


Pvt,, Co. C. . . 


Vesle 


11/ 3/18 


Tripp, R E 


Pvt., Co. D... 


Meuse 


1/10/19 


Waters T E 


Pvt., Co. D 


Fort Ryron, N. Y 


Vesle 


11/ 3/18 


Weich, J. 


Pvt., Co. D 


Schliesingerville, Wis 

West Eaton, N. Y 


Meuse 


1/10/19 


Westcott, L A. 


Pvt., Co. D 


Vesle 


11/ 3/18 




Pvt., Co. D 


Buffalo, N Y 

Rerkshire, N. Y 


Vesle 


11/ 3/18 




Pvt., Co. D 


Meuse 


1/10/19 













304th FIELD ARTILLERY 



Weinhauer, G. H 
Robinson, W. E. 
Warns, H. O 



Sgt., Rtry. D 

Pvt.,lstCl.,Med.Det. 
Pvt., Med. Det 



Rrooklyn, N. Y 

Poughkeepsie, N. Y. 
Painted Post, N. Y.. 




11/ 3/18 
12/20/18 
12/20/18 



305th FIELD ARTILLERY 



Rurden, C. G... 
Robinson, A. A. 
Johnson, G. H.. 
Ramsdell, T.. . . 
Gormley, M. . . . 
McCune, W.J. 



1st Lt 

2d Lt., Rtry. C... 
Corpl., Rtry. C. .. . 
Corpl., Hdqtrs. Co. 

Pvt., Rtry. F 

Pvt 



No Address 

Flushing, N. Y. . . 
Rrooklyn, N. Y. 
No Address 
New York City . 
Amsterdam, N. Y 



Argonne 

Vesle 

Vesle 

Aisne (2 citations) 

Argonne 

Vesle 



1/10/19 
11/ 3/18 
11/ 3/18 
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11/ 3/18 



306th FIELD ARTILLERY 



Mahon, D 

McHugh, J. J. . . . 
Rothenberger, G. . 



Sgt., Rtry. E.. 
Corpl., Rtry. E 
Pvt., Rtry. E . . 



New York ( '.il \ 
Bronx, N. Y. 
Brooklyn, N. Y. 



Vesle... 
Vesle . . . 
Argonne 



11/ 3/18 
11/ 3/18 
11/ 3/18 



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304th MACHINE GUN BATTALION 



Name 



Rank — Organization 



Address 



Place of Action 



Date 



Delehanty, T.. . . 
McAneny, L. G. . 
Steinler, A. L. . . . 

Pette, K. A 

Dunn, E 

Segal, S 

Deacher, T. A. . . 

Drake, R 

Jennings, P. E. . . 

Jordan, C 

Palmer, E 

Phelps, L. B. 

Wells, J. C 

Wells, F 

Annin, H 

Isler, B. Q 

Hannon. J. C. . . . 

Kelly, R. J 

O'Leary, M 

Roussel, J 

Walsh, R. R. 

Young, F. A 

Brandt, H. R. 

Besch, J 

Burdick, M 

Burns, M. P 

Cunningham, J. 
Dockery, G. J. T 

Drennan, R 

Ellis, W 

Gardner, R. J. 

Gloster, J 

Griffith, J 

Killoran, M. F... 
Knapp, C. W. . . . 

Meehan, L 

Mowen, J. P 

Palidino, P 

Ritchley, G 

Stier, J. A 

Warner, H 

Young, H. T. . . . 
Bouman, W. J.. . 
Bovee, La Vern 

Brock, N 

Churchill, J. V. 
Coulombe, C. A. 

Estes, R 

Fitzgerald, T.. . . 
Fleming, J. J.. . . 

Forte, A., Jr 

Gannon, L. L. . 

Gannon, M 

Hassel, C 

Healy, T 

Herzog, M 

Hotter, J. G 

Hummel, H. H. . 



1st Lt., Co. A. 
1st Lt., Co. A. 
1st Lt., Co. B. 
2dLt.. Co. A. 
1st Sgt., Co. A 
Sgt., IstCl., Med.C'ps 

Sgt., Co. A 

Sgt., Co. A 

Sgt., Co. A 

Sgt., Co. A 

Sgt., Co. A 

Sgt., Co. A 

Sgt., Co. B 

Sgt., Co. B 

Corpl., Co. A 

Corpl., Co. A 

Corpl., Co. A 

Corpl., Co. A 

Corp., Co. A 

Corpl., Co. A 

Corpl., Co. B 

Corpl., Co. B 

Mec, Co. B 

1st CI., Co. B 

1st CI., Co. A. 

1st CI., Co. B . . 

1st CI., Co. A 

1st CI., Co. A. 

1st CI., Co. B.. 

1st CI., Co. A.. 

1st CI., Co. A. . 

1st CI., Co. A.. 

1st CI., Co. A.. 

1st CI., Co. A.. 

1st CI., Co. A.. 

1st CL 

1st CI 

1st CI 

1st CI 

1st CI 

1st CI 

1st CI 

Co. A 



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Co. B. 
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Co. A. 
Co. B. 
Co. A. 
Co. B. 
Co. 
Co. 
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Co. A. 
Co. A. 
Co. A. 
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Pelham, N. Y 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Patchogue, L. I 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

East Machias, Me 

Windsor, N.Y 

New York City 

Highspire, Pa 

Caledonia, N. Y 

New York City 

Rockville Center, L. I., N. Y. 

Poughkeepsie, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Bayside, L. I., N. Y 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Central Park, L. I., N. 

Buffalo, N.Y 

Bloomville, N. Y 

Ireland 

Caledonia, N. Y 

New York City 

New York City 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Dansville, N. Y 

Rochester, N. Y 

New York City 

Yonkers, N. Y 

Avon, N.Y 

Jamaica Plain, Mass. . . . 

Livonia, N. Y. 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Buffalo, N.Y 

Mount Morris, N. Y. . . . 

Wadsworth, N. Y 

Auburn, N. Y 

Pawtucket, R.I 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N.Y 

Huntington, L. I., N. Y 

Conesus, N. Y 

New York City 

Astoria, L. I., N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Wayland, N. Y 

Buffalo, N. Y 



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304th MACHINE GUN BATTALION— Continued 




Name 


Rank — Organization 


Address 


Place of Action 


Date 




Pvt., Co. A 

Pvt.. Co. B 

Pvt., Co. A 

Pvt., Co. B 

Pvt,. Co. A 

Pvt.. Co. B 

Pvt.. Co. B 

Co. A 

Pvt., Co. B 

Pvt., Co. B 


New York City 


Meuse 


1/10/19 


Lackey, S. F 

Lawrence, II. B 


Oswego. N. Y 

East Palestine, N. Y 
New York City .... 

Lima. N. Y 

New York City .... 
Caledonia. N. Y. . . . 
New York City .... 
New York City .... 
Hempstead, L. 1., N 
Brooklvn, N. Y 


Y 


Meuse 


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Meuse 


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Meuse 


11/23/18 




Meuse 


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O'Hara T A. 


11/23/18 


Tierney, J 




1/10/19 


. . Meuse 


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. . Meuse 


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306th MACHINE GUN BATTALION 



McKibbin, J. M. 
Benson, R. E. . . . 

Rice, W. R 

Dillard, J. A. . . 
Humpfner, F. A. 
Plunkett, J. F. 
Ostendorli. R. W 



Capt 

2d Lt 

2dLt 

Corpl., Co. B 
Pvt., Co. B. . 
Pvt., Co. B. 
Pvt., Co. B. 



Hagerstown, Md 

Decatur. Ill 

Philadelphia, Pa 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

New York City 

Brooklyn, N. Y 

Richmond Hill, N. Y 



Vesle... 
Argonne 
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Barnes, L 

Brick, I. L.... 
Curtis. G. L. . . 
Holden, W. S.. 
Jackson, E. J. . 

Joy, E. D 

Maher, T. F. . . 
McLeod, H. F. 
Kehl, H. C... 
Nolan, T. A... 
Barnes, J. A.. . 
Beteille. W. . . . 
Bristol, H. A. . 

Kaiser, J 

Logan, E 

Ruyl, H. S 

Barnes. J. A.. . 

Dempsey, D.. . 

Echard, A 

Thomas, .1. ('•. 



Sgt., 1st CI.. Co. R. 

Sgt., 1st CI 

Sgt., 1st CI 

Sgt.. 1st CI., Co. B 

Sgt., Co. B 

Sgt., Co. C 

Sgt., Co. R 

Sgt.. Co. B 

Corpl., Co. C 

Corpl., Co. B 

Pvt., 1st CI., Co. B 
Pvt.. 1st CI., Co. C 
Pvt., 1st CI., Co. D 
Pvt.. 1st CI., Co. B 
Pvt., 1st CI., Co. C 
Pvt., 1st CI., Co. B 
Pvt., Co. B 

Pvt,, Co. C 

Pvt., Co. A 

Pvt,, Co. B 



Washington, D. C 
New York City . 

No Address 

Lewisburg, Term. 
New York City 
Monongahela City 
Jamestown, N. Y. 
Hartford, Conn. . 
Warwick, N. Y. . 

Glasco, N. Y 

Williainstown, Pa. 

Bronx, NY 

Ansonia. Conn.. . . 
Brooklyn. N. Y. 

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Rrooklyn. N. Y... 
Hicksville. N. Y. 

Rrooklyn, N. V.. 

Brooklyn, N. Y... 
\\ illiamstown, Pa. 



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302d SI PPLY TRAIN 






Name 


Rank — Organizath 


jn Address 


Pi ice of Action 


Date 


Robinson, M. D 


. . . . Capt 

. . . . Sgt., Co. F 

. . . . Sgt., Co. D 

, . . . Corpl., Co. C 

. . . . Corpl., Co. C 

. ... Corpl., Co. F 

... Corpl., Co. C 

. . . . Corpl., Co. C. 
. . . . Corpl., Co. F 

. . . . Corpl., Co. E 

. ... Pvt., Co. C 

. ... Pvt., Co. F 

. ... Pvt., Co. C 

. ... Pvt., Co. C 

. ... Pvt., Co. C 


. Brooklyn, N. Y... 
. . New York City 




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Duffy. T. P. 

Fein, H 


Argonne 


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Diard, \\ illiam 


.. Floral Park, L. I., N. Y.. 

. Brooklyn, N. Y 

. . Newark. N. J 


Argonne 


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Domanioo, C 




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Genther, R. E 




Lemieux, L 




Lenny, G 


Fulton. N. Y 

. Sag Harbor, N. Y... 




l>ongan. D 


Meuse 


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Argonne 


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Beardsley, H. . 


Argonne 


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Fordyce, \V 


Cazenovia. N. Y. 




Argonne 


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Philips, P 


. Glen Cove, L. I.. N. 'i 


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302(1 MILITARY POLICE 



Carman, F. P. 
Colbert, J. F. . 
Schwartz. P.. . 




Amityville. N. Y. 
No Address 
\n \(ldri'ss 




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( 'ondon, \\ . J. 



Capt.. M. R. Corps 



New Brunswick. N.J 




302d AMMUNITION TRAIN 



Chambers, R. 
Luhman, J. E 
Mekeel. ,1. E. 
Huber, F. . . 

Freese, L 

Huntz, P. A. 
Stockinger, J. 



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Corpl.. Co. F 
Corpl., Co. A . 
Wag., Co. A. . . . 
Pvt., 1st CI., Co. 

Pvt., Co. A 

Pvt., Co. A 



Mt. Vernon. N. 1 
No Address ... 
Newburg. NY. 
Saugerties, N. Y. 
Newtield, N.J. . 
Buffalo, N. Y. 
Astoria, L. I., N. Y 



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MEDALS OF HONOR 

Awarded Officers and Men of the 77th Division 

Lieutenant-Colonel Frederick E. Smith, 308th Infantry. Awarded February 20, 1919. 

(Deceased.) 

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with 
the enemy, near Binarville, France, 30th September, 1918. When communication from the forward 
regimental post of command to the battalion leading the advance had been interrupted tempo- 
rarily by the infiltration of small parties of the enemy, armed with machine guns, Lieutenant- 
Colonel Smith personally led a party of two other officers and ten soldiers, sent forward to re- 
establish runner posts and carry ammunition to the front line. The guide became confused and 
the party strayed to the left flank beyond the outposts of supporting troops, suddenly coming 
under fire from a group of enemy machine guns only 50 yards away. Shouting to the other members 
of his party to take cover, this officer, in disregard of his own danger, drew his pistol and opened 
fire on the Cerman gun crew. About this time he fell, severely wounded in the side, but regaining 
his footing, he continued to fire on the enemy until most of the men in his party were out of danger. 
Refusing first-aid treatment, he then made his way in plain view of the enemy to a hand-grenade 
dump and returned under continued heavy machine-gun fire for the purpose of making another 
attack on the enemy emplacements. As he was attempting to ascertain the exact location of the 
nearest nest, he again fell, mortally wounded. 

Major Charles S. Whittlesey, 308th Infantry. 

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with 
the enemy northeast of Binarville, in the Forest d'Argonne, France, 2 to 7 October, 1918. 

Although cut off for five days from the remainder of his division, Major Whittlesey maintained 
his position which he had reached under orders received for an advance, and held his command, 
consisting originally of four hundred sixty-three officers and men of the 308th Infantry, and Company 
K of the 307th Infantry, together, in the face of a superior number of the enemy during the five 
days. Major Whittlesey and his command were thus cut off and no rations or other supplies 
reached him in spite of determined efforts which were made by his division. On the fourth day 
Major Whittlesey received from the enemy a written proposition to surrender, which he treated 
with contempt, although he was at that time out of rations and had suffered a loss of fifty per cent, 
killed and wounded of his command and was surrounded by the enemy. 

Home address: F. R. Whittlesey, father, 38 Pomeroy Avenue, Pittsfield, Mass. 

Captain George G. McMurtry, 308th Infantry. 

Captain McMurtry commanded a portion of the troops in the pocket, companies E, G, H, 
308th Infantry, under Major Whittlesey. His citation reads: 

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against 
the enemy at Charlevaux, in the Forest d'Argonne. France, 2 to 8, October, 1918. 

Captain McMurtry commanded a battalion which was cut off and surrounded by the enemy. 
Although wounded in the knee by shrapnel on October 4th and suffering great pain, he continued 
throughout the entire period to encourage his officers and men with a resistless optimism that 
contributed largely toward preventing panic and disorder among the troops, who were without 
food and cut off from communication with our lines. 

On October 4th he personally directed and supervised the moving of the wounded to shelter 
before himself seeking shelter. On October 6th he was again wounded in the shoulder by a German 
grenade, but continued personally to organize and direct the defense against the German attack 
on the position until the attack was defeated. He continued to direct and command his troops, 

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refusing relief, and personally led his men out of the position after assistance arrived, before per- 
mitting himself to be taken to the hospital on October 8th. During this period the successful 
defense of the position was due largely to his efforts. 

Home address: 22 East 70th Street, New York City. 

Private Archie A. Peck, Co. A, 307th Infantry. 

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with 
the enemy in the Argonne Forest, France, 6th October, 1918. While engaged with two other 
soldiers on patrol duty. Private Peck and his comrades were subjected to the direct fire of an enemy 
machine gun, at which time both his companions were wounded. Returning to his Company he 
obtained another soldier to accompany him. to assist in bringing in the wounded men. His 
assistant was killed in the exploit, but Private Peck continued on, twice returning and safely 
bringing in both men, being under terrific machine-gun fire during the entire journey. 

\C\t of kin: J. A. Peck, father, 115 Division Street, Hornell, N. Y. 






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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSSES AWARDED 

to Officers and Men of the 77th Division 



Major General Robert Alexander 77 Div., 2861 

Baltimore, Md. 
Wife — Mrs. Robert Alexander, 
Willard Court, 

17th and Willard Sts., N.W., 
\\ ashington, D. C. 

Colonel George Vidmer 306 Inf. 

Wife — Mrs. George Vidmer, 

17th and Riggs PI., 

Washington, D. C. 
Colonel Raymond Sheldon 307 Inf. 

Mrs. George W. Sheldon. 

113 Woodland Ave., 

Summit, N. J. 

Lieut. -Col. Creswell Garlington G. S., 77 Div. 

Father — Brig. Gen. R. A. Garlington, 
c/o Adjutant General, 

Washington, D. C. 

Major J. (). Adler 306 Inf., 1302 

Father— H. C. Adler, 

Chattanooga Times, 

Chattanooga, Tenn. 

Major Kenneth P. Budd 308 Inf., 2979 

No further information available 

Captain Alfred S. Griffiths 308 Inf., 2869 

Wife — Naomi Grifliths. 
Amityville, 

Long Island, N. Y. 
Captain William Mack 305 Inf. 

Brother — W. Lewis Mack, 

811 Woodward Ave., 

Detroit, Mich. 
Captain Bradford Ellsworth, 306 Inf. 

Sister — Juliet Innes Ellsworth. 
145 East 52d St., 

New York. V Y. 



Captain Herman Edward Stadie 
Sister — Ida Stadie, 

Parkeston. S. D. 



306 Inf. 



Captain Nelson M. Holderman 307 Inf. 

Wife — Mrs. Marguerite Holderman, 
General Delivery, 

Santa Ana, Calif. 

Captain Weston C. Jenkins 307 Inf. 

Home— 208 West Thomas St.. 
Rome. New York. 

Captain James M. Mckibbin* Med. Corps 

Mrs. Mary McKibbin. 

533 Reynolds A\e., 

Hagerstown. Md. 

Captain Allan J. MacDougall (with bar. Jan. 10) 

141 Euclid Ave. East. Detroit. 308 Inf. 



Deceased 



1st Lt. Robert Haas 308 Inf. 

Father— K. Hass, 

7 East 69th St.. 
New York City. 
1st Lt. Albert E. Angier* 308 Inf. 

Father — George M. Angier, 

244 Brighton Ave.. 

Boston, Mass. 

1st Lt. Woodruff Dobson 308 Inf., 2865 

Father — Frank Dobson, 

606 W. 146th St., 

New York City. 

1st Lt. Theodore S. Kenyon (now Captain) 306 Inf. 
William H. Kenyon, 
W. 82d St., 

New York City 
1st Lt. Robins L. Conn 3(18 Inf. 

Mother — Mrs. Martha S. Conn, 
360 W. 56th St., 

New York City. 

1st Lt. Josiaha A. Powless* Med. Det., 308 Inf. 

Mrs. Josiaha A. Powless, 

West De Pere, Wis. 

1st Lt. William R. Reid* 307 Inf. 

1st Lt. Arthur Harrison Robinson 308 Inf.. 2<>2(> 

Mother — Mrs. C. L. Robinson, 

2022 JefTerson St., 
Madison, Wis. 

1st Lt. Richard B. Sheridan* 308 Inf. 

Mother — Mrs. Isabella Sheridan, 
1875 Cropsey Ave., 

Brooklyn. N. Y. 

1st Lt. William O. Sullivan 308 Inf. 

Mother — Mrs. Martha J. Sullivan, 

Norwood, Col. 

1st Lt. Meredith Wood 308 Inf. 

Father — Dr. John Scott Wood. 
172 Sixth Ave., 

Brooklyn, N. Y. 

1st Lt. Thomas C. Colley (now Captain) 308 Inf. 

No further information available. 

1st Lt. Paul R. Knight (now Captain) 308 Inf. 

Mrs. Albert Clinton Knight, 
511 W. 34th St.. 

New York City . 
1st Lt. William J. Cullen (now Captain) 308 Inf. 

Father — William Cullen, 

1187 Woodycrest Ave., 
New York Cit\ . 

1st Lt. Andre de Coppet (now ('.apt.) A. D. C 77 Div. 
Mother— 

311 W. 85th St.. 

New York City. 



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1st Lt. C. W. Turner* 308 Inf. 

Wife — Mrs. Josephine Turner, 
282 W. 16th St., 

New York City. 

1st Lt. r John A. Walsh* Co. F, 302d Engrs. 

Mother — Mrs. Mary Walsh, 

313 E. 85th St., 

New York City. 

1st Lt. Michael J. Hayes* 306 Inf. 

Mother — Mrs. Julia Hayes, 

9214 Empire Ave., 

Cleveland, Ohio. 

1st Lt." Alfred W. Gardner* 305 Inf. 

Mother — Mrs. Mary E. Gardner, 
325 W. 29th St., 

New York City. 

1st Lt. James Finlay Brown* 302 Engrs. 

Wife — Mrs. Olivine K. Brown, 
27 Lincoln Place, 

Brooklyn, N. Y. 

1st Lt. Charles O'Brien* 306 Inf. 

Mother — Mrs. M. O'Brien, 

44 North Main St., 

Wilkes Barre, Pa. 

1st Lieut. Ward B. Chamberlin 307 Inf. 

2 Rector St., New York City. 

1st Lieut. Francis W. Gilbert 307 Inf. 

389 Genesee St., Utica, N. Y. 

1st Lieut. Chas. Ridgely 308 Inf. 

No further information available. 

1st Lieut. Harry S. Silver 306 Inf. 

606 N. Blount St., Raleigh, N. C. 

2d Lt. Charles S. Dennison (now 1st Lt.) 306 Inf. 

Mother — Mrs. C. M. Dennison, 

Denver, Colo. 

2d Lt. E. E. McDowell (now 1st Lt.) 305 Inf. 

Mother — Mrs. Lillian M. McDowell. 
132 J4 Oxford St., 

Cambridge. Mass. 

2d Lt. Leonard Cox (now 1st Lt.) 305 Inf. 

Wife — Mrs. Leonard Cox, 

157 E. 81st St., 

New York City. 
2d Lt. E. W. Akers 308 Inf. 

No further information available. 

2d Lt. Arthur A. Robinson Btry. C, 305 Field Art. 
Wife — Mrs. Florence E. Robinson, 
1384 College Ave., 

Fresno, Calif. 

2d Lt. John B. Flood 308 Inf. 

Mother— Mrs. Ellen Flood, 

254 E. 60th St., 

New York City. 

2d Lt. Harry Rogers* 308 Inf. 

No further information available. 

1st Sgt. Howard F. Mercer, 1708Q40 Co. C, 308 Inf. 
106 E. 12<3rd St., New York City. 

* Deceased, 



1st Sgt. Herman M. Sell, 1700766 Co. A, 306 Inf. 

Jackson Ave., Seaford, N. Y. 

Sgt, Jules Gingras, Jr. (now Sgt,, 1st CI.), 1717529 

Co. F, 302 Engrs. 
Friend — Miss Grace C. Hammond, 
275 Church St., 

Richmond Hill, N. Y. 

Sgt. George W. Realty, 935602 Med. Det„ 306 Inf. 
Wife — Mrs. George W. Beatty, 

1462 South Sherman St., 
Denver, Colo. 

Sgt. William Benjamin, 1706230 Co. H, 307 Inf. 

Mother — Mrs. Sarah Benjamin, 
804 E. 168th St., 

New York City. 

Sgt, Charles A. Briggs, 1711811 Co D, 306 M. G. Bn. 
Father — Charles R. Briggs, 

2 Howard Ave., 

Binghamton, N. Y. 

Sgt. William Mohrman, 1703888 Hdqtrs. Co., 307 Inf. 
John Mohrman, 

170 Chauncey St., 

Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Sgt. Abraham Belefant, 1703915 Hdqtrs. Co., 307 Inf. 
Mother — Mrs. Mary Belefant, 

511 Willoughby Ave., 
Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Sgt, John Blohm, 1697164 Co. B, 305 Inf. 

Budolph Blohm, 

4822 New Utrecht Ave., 
Brooklyn, N. Y. 

1st Sgt. Herman J. Bergasse, 1707565 Co. A, 308 Inf. 
Sister — Mrs. Charles Wirth, 
431 E. 82d St., 

New York City. 

Sgt, Joseph J. Powers, 1708565 Co. E, 308 Inf. 

Mother — Mrs. Mary Powers, 

343 Waverly Ave., 

Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Sgt. Edward Carter, 1709698 Co. I, 308 Inf. 

Father — Joseph Carter, 

West Rutland, Vt. 

Sgt. Benjamin S. Weber, 1705234 Co. D, 307 Inf. 

Brother — Abe S. Weber, 

230 W. 111th St., 

New York City. 

Sgt. Charles P. Riley, 1709722 Co. I, 308 Inf. 

Father — John Riley, 

25 Gold St., 

Norwich. N. Y. 

Sgt. Raymond Blackburn, 1708112 Co. C. 308 Inf. 
Father — T. L. Blackburn. 

163 Warburton Ave., 
Yonkers, N. Y. 

Sgt. William Callahan, 1708546 Co. E, 308 Inf. 

Mother — Mrs. Katherine Callahan, 
Drisbane. Skibberene, 

County Cork, Ireland. 



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Sgt. James H. Quinn, 1709548 Co. I, 308 Inf. 

Mother — Mrs. Mary L. Quinn, 
1660 Monroe Ave.. 
New York City. 

Sgt. Harry Linden. 1709302 Co. II. 308 Inf. 

Wife — Clara Linden, 

71a Howard Ave., 

Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Sgt. Anthony J. Kruger, 1709796 Co. K, 308 Inf. 

Mother — Mildred Kruger. 

1702 Ocean Ave., 
Patchogue, Long Island. N. Y. 

Sgt. Jeremiah Healey, 1709040 Co. G. 308 Inf. 

Brother — Daniel Healey, 

East Pepperell, Mass. 

Sgt. James'East, 1707625 Co. A, 308 Inf. 

Mother — Mrs. Sally East, 

Quinton, Ky. 

Sgt. Forny B. Mintz, 1707533 Co. A.. 308 Inf. 

Father — Sam B. Mintz, 

Mill Branch, N. C. 

Sgt. Francis W. Wagner, 1708042 Co. C, 308 Inf. 

Mother — Mrs. F. Wagner, 

1821 Prospect Ave., 

New York City. 

Sgt. Patrick Freeman, 1701019 Co. B, 306 Inf. 

Sister — Miss Mary Freeman, 
c/o Hinkle Smith, 
Bryn Marr, 

Philadelphia, Pa. 

Sgt. Frank J. Boskoski, 1717519 Co. F, 302 Engrs. 

Mother — Mrs. Josephine Boskoski, 
1488 Bondell Ave.. 

Bronx, N. Y. 

Sgt. Oscar P. Lippe, 1707011* Co. L, 307 Inf. 

Brother — Vincent S. Lippe, 

150 Nassau St.. 

New York City. 

Sgt. Baymond Gill, 1708394* Co. A. 308 Inf. 

No further information available. 

Sgt. William J. McGlinchey, 1696992* Co. A. 305 Inf. 
No further information available. 

Sgt. Edward P. Morrissey, 1716036 Co. C, 302 Engrs. 
41 Greenwood Place, Buffalo, N. Y. 

Sgt. Arthur Norwat, 1710316* Co. M, 308 Inf. 

No further information available. 

Sgt. William Thomas, 1717272* Co. D, 302 Engrs. 

No further information available. 

Corpl. Herman Nubel, 1707128 (now Sgt.) 

Co. L, 307 Inf. 
Mother— Mrs. A. Nubel, 

166 Ivy St., 

Elmhurst, L. I., N. Y. 

Corpl. Louis Sorrow,1919060 Co. B, 307 Inf. 

Sister — Mrs. Minnie Soneu, 

835 Beck St., 

Bronx, N. Y. 



* Deceased. 



Corpl. Henry McPherson, 1681718 Co. C, 306 Inf. 

Sister — Miss Grace McPherson, 
431 Bockland St., 

Abington, Mass. 

Corpl. Vincent P. Zielinski, 1702716 Co. H, 306 Inf. 
Mother — Eva Zielinski, 

112 Gorski St., 

Buffalo, N. Y. 

Corpl. Henry Bateman, 1705363 Hdqtrs. Co., 307 Inf. 
Mother — Mrs. Hattie H. Bateman, 
133 Livingston St., 
Buffalo, N. Y. 

Corpl. Gustave H. Johnson, 1714321 

Btry. C, 305 Field Art. 
Mother — Mrs. Pilla Johnson, 
128 Fifth Ave., 

Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Corpl. Thomas F. Maroney, 1708059 Co. C, 308 Inf. 
Brother — John Maroney, 

140 11th St., 

Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Corpl. Joseph Vedialgo* Co. A, 308 Inf. 

Mother — Mrs. Grace Vedialgo, 
Lotts Lane, 

Jamaica, L. I., N. Y. 

Corpl. Joseph Sauer, 1708815* Co. F, 308 Inf. 

Cousin — John Leppig, 

101 Ave. A, 

New York City. 

Corpl. James Dolan, 1709086 Co. G, 308 Inf. 

Sister — Mary K. Dolan, 

107 Maple St., 

Naugatuck, Conn. 

Corpl. Carmine Felitto, 1708450 Co. D, 308 Inf. 

Father — Pasquale Felitto, 

130 Baxter St., 

New York City. 

Corpl. Haakon Bossum, 1709067 Co. G, 308 Inf. 

Wife — Mrs. Mary Bossum, 
251 52d St., 

Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Corpl. Irving Klein, 1707558 Co. A, 308 Inf., 2871 

Brother — Bernard Klein, 

121 Ludlow St., 

Yonkers, N. Y. 

Corpl. Frank B. Carpenter, 1680323* Co. C, 307 Inf. 
Harry Carpenter, 

1 Summer St., 

Lockport, N. Y. 

Corpl. James H. Collins, 1710117 Co. L, 308 Inf. 

Father — Thomas Collins. 

Sag Harbor, Long Island. N. Y. 

Corpl. Joseph A. McAllister, 1706239* Co. H, 307 Inf. 
Father — Joseph J. McAllister, 

281 Lefferts Ave., 

Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Corpl. Charles Britt, 3182478 Co. H, 307 Inf. 

Cornwall-on-Hudson, N. Y. 



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Corpl. Patrick J. Carroll, 1700228 Co. F, 306 Inf. 

158 E. 102d St., New York City. 

Corpl. James J. Murphy, 1706971 Co. K. 307 Inf. 

58 Hull St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Corpl. William Rochkind, 1699283 Co. I, 305 Inf. 

228 Clinton St., New York City 

Corpl. Frank Schultz, 2143933 Co. C, 302 Engrs. 

393 Westervelt Ave., Tompkinsville, N. Y. 

Cook William Shefrin, 1701301* Co. C, 306 Inf. 

Father — Nathan Shefrin. 

210 17th St.. 

Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Pvt., 1st CI.. Carl I. Johnson. 1721217 Co. B, 306 Inf. 
Friend — Miss Emily Corcoran, 
306 W. 72nd St., 

New York City. 

Pvt., 1st CI., Jack llcrschkowilz. 1708138 

Co. C, 308 Inf. 
Father — Samuel Herschkowitz, 

533 Knickerbocker Ave., 
Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Pvt., 1st CI., John J. Monson, 1707736 Co. A, 308 Inf. 
Sister — Mrs. Mary Furry, 

268 56th St., 

Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Pvt.. 1st CI., George Goumas, 1918987 Co. B, 307 Inf. 
Cousin — George Teipouras, 

90 Park Place, 

Marietta, Ga. 

Pvt.. 1st CI., Barney Bardman, 1704820* 

Co. B, 307 Inf. 
Father — Shumlu Burdn, 
Dzuren, 

Bussia. 

Pvt.. 1st CI., Orrie A. Clark, 1679806 Co. F, 307 Inf. 
Geneva, N. Y. 

Pvt. Sing Kee, 1702357 (now Color Sgt.) 

Hdqtrs. Co., 306 Inf. 
Father — Chung Kee, 

602 North 1th St., 

San Jose. Calif. 

Pvt. Joseph Charles. 1721131 (now Sgt.) 

Co. L. 307 Inf. 
Mother — Mrs. Marie Arlington. 

High Falls, N. Y. 

Pvt. Patrick Bockford, 17101 19 (now Sgt.) 

Co. L, 308 Inf. 
Sister — Mrs. Mary O'Mally, 

73 Smith St., 

Roxbury, Mass. 

I'vt.. 1st CI., Joseph Usac, 1707692 Co. A. 308 Inf. 

Miss Anna Usac, 

150 Meeker St., 

Brooklyn. N. V. 

Pvt., 1st CI.. Enoch Christiansen Co. A, 308 Inf. 

Tillie Anderson, 

Rodtagen, Norway. 



* Deceased. 



Pvt., 1st CI., Jack D. Gehris Med. Del., 308 Inf. 

Friend — Pearl Allegars, 

134 West Geopp St., 
Bethleham, Pa. 

Pvt., 1st CI., Edward T. Van Duzer Co. K, 308 Inf. 
Mother — Mrs. Eleanor Van Duzer, 
232 53d St., 

Brooklyn. N. Y. 

Pvt., 1st CI., Francis Considine, 1707613 

Co. A, 308 Inf. 
Father — John Considine, 

179 Baylston St., 

Watertown, N. Y. 

I'vt., 1st CI., James Tappen. 1708342* Co. D. 308 Inf 
Father — James Tappen, 

67 Harrison St.. 
Stapleton, 

Staten Island, N. Y. 

Pvt., 1st CI., Samuel D. Grobtuck, 1709818* 

Co. K, 308 Inf. 
Father — Abraham Grobtuck, 

94 Orchard St., 

New York City. 

Pvt., 1st CI., Russell L. DuBois Med. Det., 308 Inf. 
Mother — Mrs. Catherine DuBois 

Annandale-on-Hudson, N. Y. 

Pvt. Irving Sirota, 1711216 Med. Det. 308 Inf. 

Uncle — M. Ginsberg. 

1237 Eastern Parkway, 
Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Pvt. Irving L. Liner, 1708384 Co. D, 308 Inf. 

Father — Max Liner, 

573 Schenck Ave., 

Brooklyn. N. Y. 

Pvt. Harold Batley, 1681167 Co. C, 308 Inf. 

Father — John A. Batley, 

Orchard St., 

Rochester, N. Y. 

Pvt. Joseph Vercruysse. 1646636 Co. H, 306 Inf. 

Friend — Joseph de Bishop. 

1723 41st St., 

Oakland, Cal. 

Pvt. Peter Matter. 1680849 Co. E, 307 Inf. 

Sister-in-law — Mrs. Joseph Matter, 
1212 Whirlpool St., 

Niagara Falls, N. Y. 

Pvt. Sidney Smith, 3129935 Co. H, 308 Inf. 

Father — Edwin Smith, 

Pearl, 111. 

Pvt. George \\ . Holley, 1705295 Co. D, 307 Inf. 

Mother — Tilamon Holley, 

17 Pratt St., 

Mount Vernon, N. Y. 

Pvt. William C. Evans, 188438 San. Det., 306 Inf. 
Mother — Mrs. D. S. Evans. 

18 Mitchell St., 

Plainsville, Pa. 



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Pvt 


Clifford R. Brown, 1080060 Co. ('.. 308 Inf. 
Mother — Mrs. Eva Brown. 

B. F. D. No. 64, 

Ashville. N. Y. 


Pvt 


Henry Miller. 17(18665* Co. II, 308 Inf. 
Wife -Mrs. Elizabeth Miller. 
312 W. 161st St., 

New York City. 




Pvt 


Stanislaw Kosikowski, 1708153 Co. C, 308 Inf. 
Brother — Joseph kosikowski. 
195 HaU Ave., 

Maspeth, L. 1., V V 


Pvt 


Joseph Friel, 1707631* Co. A, 308 Inf. 
Mis. Mar 5 1. friel. 

3(11 E. 76th St., 

New "lork City. 




Pvt 


Patrick Hendrichs, 1708137 Co. C, 308 Inf. 
Father — Harry Hendrichs, 
B. McClain, 

1 Broadwaj . 


IM 


Vlberl C. Peterson, 278865* Co. B, 307 Inf. 
Father —Louis C. Peterson. 

Stacy. Minn. 






New ""l ork ( '.it\ . 


Pvt 


.lames F. Kobernat, 1 129404* Co. M, 307 Inf. 
Brother Joe Kobernat, 




Pvt. 


James Sullivan. 1702578 Co. 11. :tl)ii Inf. 
Sister — Mis> \1 ;ir \ Sullivan. 
3 Hall \\c, 

Newport, It. 1. 


IM 


Hill City. Minn. 

Earl Millsap, 2788815* Co. B, 307 Inf. 
Brother — Joe Millsap, 




Pvt 


Philip Cepoglia, L7081 16 Co. C, 308 Inf. 
Mother — Angelina < lepeglia, 




Box 1 12, 

Arcten, Wash. 






63(1 W. L88th St.. 


IM 


Henry Kessler, 1708151 Co. C, 308 Inf. 






New York City. 




Mother Mrs. H. P. Kessler, 




Pvt. 


James M. Bragg. 754936 Med. Det., 308 Inf. 
Father— Mr. G. F. Bragg. 




1125 Halsey St., 

New Y'ork City. 






Boggs, \\ ilster Co., 


IM 


Frank Pollinger, 1683093 Co. G, 308 Inf. 






West Va. 




Wife- Mabel Y. Pollinger, 




Pvt. 


Abraham Krotoshinsky, 1706855 Co. K, 3(17 Inf. 
M. Newman, 




29 Endicott St.. 

Worcester, Mass. 






811 Bitter Place. 


IM 


William Begley, L709131* Co. G, 308 Inf. 






Bronx. New York City. 




No further information available. 




Pvt. 


Grover Sullivan. 168373:) Co. L, 306 Inf. 










Uncle — George O'Leary, 


Pvt 


Charles W. Whiting, 1681631* 






Elm St., 




lld.jtrs. Co., 3(13 Inf. 






Norwood. N. Y. 




Mother -Mrs. A. S. Battles, 

66 Main SI.. 




Pvt. 


Francis L. Monk, 3138521 Co. B, 307 Inf. 
Half-brother — Chris \V. Anderson, 




Avon, Mass. 






Benson, Utah. 


Pvt 


James F. Nash. 1700870 Co. K. 308 Inf. 
Father— Dennis Nash, 




Pvt. 


John A. Dilliard, 1711535 Co. B. 306 M. G. Bn 
Home — 176 Clinton Ave., 

Brooklyn. N. Y. 


IM 


2231 83d St.. 

Brooklyn. N. Y. 

Algot Johnson. 1707512 Co. A. 308 Inf 




Pvt. 


Beginoll C. Scott, 3134234 Co. L, 305 Inf. 
Wife— Mrs. Carol Scott, 
.lone. 

W ashington. 




Brother — Oswald Johnson. 

515 E. 184th St., 

New York City 




Pvt. 


Robert L. Crandall. 3127323 Co. A, 305 Inf. 
Father — Andrew J. Crandall. 

Pena, Utah. 


IM 


Irving Woolf. 165716:, Co. I 308 Inf. 

Father ( Izias Woolf, 

71 Fenwick St., 

Hartford, Conn. 




Pvt. 


Solomon Shahwood, 2111687 Co. A, 305 Inf. 










Cousin — George Abraham, 


Pvt 


John C. Lenahan 1710292* Co. M. 308 Inf. 






Myers, N. Y. 




Mother — Mrs. Lucy Lenahan, 
151 Huron St., 




Pvt. 


John E. Gartright, 170727 1* Co. M, 307 Inf. 
Wife — Laura Gartright, 




Brooklyn, N. Y. 






31 Sullivan St., 


IM 


William V. Baxter, 1711191 Med. Det., 308 Inf. 






Brooklyn, N. Y. 




Mother — Mrs. James Baxter, 








Bed Hook, Dutchess Co.. N. Y. 




Pvt. 


Aaron Yamin, 1701168* Co. B, 306 Inf. 










Mother — Ms. Hilda Yamin. 


Pvt 


Harry B. Clementson, 3130713 Co. A, 305 Inf 






322 E. 101st St., 




Eagle Bend, Minn. 






New York City. 


Pvt. 


G. W . Hall. 2444063* M. G. Co., 305 Inf. 
No further information available. 




* 


Deceased. 






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Pvt. Christian Kurle, 3137463 Co. H, 307 Inf. 

Angela. Mont. 

Pvt. Herbert W. Mackmer, 1712678* Co. A, 305 Inf. 
No further information available. 

Pvt. Batiste Maraglia, 1681171 Co. L, 305 Inf. 

No further information available. 



Pvt., 1st CI., Joseph Passafiume, 1706135 

Co. G, 307 Inf. 
122 Maryland St., Buffalo, N. Y. 

Pvt. William J. Pederson, 3125361 Co. II, 307 Inf. 

Route No. 1, Beeker, Mont. 



Deceased. 



CROIX DE GUERRE AWARDED 



Brig.-Gen. Michael J. Lenihan 153 Inf., 77 Div. 

Wife— Mat hilde O. T. Lenihan, 
1834 I St.. N. W., 

Washington, D. C. 

Captain Snowden Fahnstock 308 Inf. 

Wife — Elizabeth Fahnstock, 
1 1 E. 76th St., 

New York City. 



Captain Andre de Coppet 
314 W. 85th St., 

New York City. 



Aide de Camp. 



Major-General Robert Alexander 77 Div. 

Wife — Mrs. Robert Alexander, 
Willard Court, 

17th and Willard Sts., N. W., 
Washington, D. C. 
Captain Fred N. Insinger Cavalry 

No address 

1st Lt. Henri de La Chapelle Inf. 

No address 
2d Lt. John B. Flood Co. C, 308 Inf. 

Mother — Mrs. Ellen Flood, 

254 E. 65th St., 

New York City. 



LEGION OE HONOR AWARDED 

Brig.-Gen Michael J. Lenihan 153 Inf., 77 Div. 

Wife— Mathilde O. T. Lenihan, 
1834 I St., N W., 

Washington, D C. 



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THE SO-CALLED "LOST BATTALION" 




N the heart of the Argonne Forest there is a deep rectangular ravine so formed, 
that it is enclosed front and rear and on both sides by steep, wooded slopes. 
A little brook coursing from east to west had been joined in primeval days 
by a small tributary flowing directly from the south, thus disclosing nature's 
instruments in the production of this peculiar geographical formation. Sun- 
light seldom penetrates into this valley, shaded by thick forest growth. It 
is always sombre and still there. 

Before the Americans went through the Argonne, the place where these 
two streams meet had been known as the head of the Ravine de Charlevaux. 
Thereafter, and for all time, it will be known as "The Pocket." It is the spot where the "Lost Bat- 
talion" fought. It is hallowed ground where starving heroes resisted against overwhelming odds 
with "No surrender" for their watchword. 

In the bitter struggle through the Forest of Argonne, the 77th Division after seven days of 
continuous fighting found its advance on October 2d almost at a stand-still before strongly wired 
and entrenched enemy positions. These positions extended along the ridge of Bois de la Naza, 
across the Ravine de Charlevaux, thence westerly over a wide hill to a second ravine beyond, where 
they connected with enemy trenches extending southward from La Palette Pavillion. The most 
westerly of the two ravines ran north and south, through the middle of the 308th Infantry's sector 
on the left of our fine. A wild tangle of trees, vines and undergrowth covered the entire region 
through which this system of defences was constructed. 

Attack after attack was made by our forces, only to meet impenetrable machine-gun fire from 
skillfully concealed guns covering every foot of this front. The least movement in our lines was 
detected and invariably brought down instant fire. 

The situation was critical. The success of our operations depended upon breaking through the 
enemy line. At this juncture, an attack without regard to losses was ordered along the entire 
divisional sector to start at 12:50 P. M. on the 2d of October, supported by a barrage from the artil- 
lery and a simultaneous attack by the French holding the Binarville sector to the West. 

The attack was made. Elements from two battalions of the 308th Infantry, accompanied by- 
sections from Companies C and D of the 306th Machine Cun Battalion, found an apparently un- 
defended spot in the bed of the north and south ravine, and quickly filtered through. This force, 
commanded by Major Charles S. Whittlesey, was under orders, if successful in breaking through, to 
push forward to Charlevaux Mills and hold that position until the other elements of our line had 
reached it. 

Leaving D and F Companies in position on the western side of the ravine, Companies A, B, C, 
E, G and H of the 308th, with the machine gunners, advanced on the east side, and by six in the 
evening reached their objective. About ninety casualties from Hanking machine-gun fire were 
suffered on the way, but the advanced battalion had captured from the enemy two officers, twenty- 
eight privates and three machine guns and crossed his heavily wired trench system. The same night, 
the 3d Battalion of the 307th Infantry attempted to follow, Company K alone succeeding in getting 
through and joining Major Whittlesey in the morning. 

All would have been well had the flanking elements been successful. But the 307th was held 
up before Bois de la Naza and the French were checked in front of La Palette Pavillion. That 
night, the enemy strung wire across the path through the ravine that our advanced units had taken, 
and posted additional machine guns to cover the valley. This linked up the two sections of their 
trench system and placed a closed German line to the rear of Major Whittlesey's command. 



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Arrived at the hill, south of Binarville-la Viergette Road, Major Whittlesey took up a position 
for the night near the crest of the hill in the vicinity of Bois de Buirrone, about 500 meters east of 
the Moulin de Charlevaux. It was a steep slope covered with underbrush and young timber. In 
order to reach the position, the 600 men of his command, including the machine gunners with their 
guns and tripods on their shoulders, in the growing darkness filed down the northern slope of the 
southern hill, through the morass at the bottom of the ravine, and across the stream over a bridge 
of planks. As they crossed the brook, to right and left of them, the view along the valley was open, 
with high ground rising at the end of each vista. To the front could be seen the Binarville-la 
Viergette Road, about a hundred yards from the crest and along the slope on the side of which the 
halt was made. 

Digging funk-holes was a severe work, for the ground was hard and stony. Though they had 
no blankets, overcoats or other covering, the men spent a rather restful night. Machine guns 
posted to the front and flanks were undisturbed by enemy movements. 

At daybreak on the 3d, Company E, under Lieutenant Wilhelm, was sent back to attack from 
the west of the ravine thereby assisting Companies D and F in moving forward. Details 
started for rations, as the men had gone forward carrying only one day's rations. All reserve 
rations had been consumed during the early phase of the advance. Fortunately water was found 
at a spring just south of the position. These ration details never returned. 

At half-past 8 A. M., German artillery shelled the position, but without serious effect owing to 
the steep reverse slope. Because of our position, the enemy's artillery never became effective. 
Patrols had been sent out, but soon returned with disturbing report of Germans on the right and 
left flanks in small numbers and the impossibility of establishing liaison in either direction. At 
about this time, Captain Holderman with Co. K of the 307th, consisting of 79 men, arrived and 
took position on the right flank. 

At 10 A. M. Lieutenant Lenke returned with 18 men from E Company, reporting that that 
company had been surrounded and that Lieutenant Wilhelm had ordered him to get his platoon out 
by any means possible. Lieutenant Wilhelm subsequently worked his way through with a few 
remaining men. 

A German trench mortar suddenly opened fire, from 600 yards to the west. Scouts reported 
the mortar protected by machine guns. A platoon was sent to attack the mortar but met with 
severe machine-gun fire and did not succeed in its mission. The platoon brought back a prisoner who 
stated that his company of 70 men had been brought in during the night to take position in our rear. 

Half an hour later a report was received that the runner post system in the rear had been 
broken, two posts having been attacked and scattered by the Germans. A message reporting 
this fact was immediately dispatched to regimental headquarters by carrier pigeons. From this 
time on, it was impossible to re-establish communication to the rear for several days. 

The Battalion was cut off! 

To meet the situation, the forces on the hill were disposed in a square formation to repel attack 
from any side, and the machine guns posted to guard the flanks and sweep the ravine. 

Along toward dusk the murmur of voices could be heard to the left flank. A patrol that had 
been sent out earlier in the day failed to report back. Cossack posts which had been established well 
outside of the position were drawn in. All reported seeing large groups of the enemy through the 
trees. The voices came closer and were now unmistakably (ierman. A command to "stand to" 
was given. The babel continued in excited tones with a plenteous sprinkling of the word "Ameri- 
kaner." There was no doubt of their intention to attack, but where and how were the questions 
that interested our listening men. 

The voices on our left were joined by others on our front. Evidently another platoon was 
coming into position. Darkness had set in, and even without the dense foliage obstructing the view, 
observation would have been impossible. 

The ammunition of our men was limited. When a nervous soldier on the left discharged his 
piece he was cautioned "Steady" and the rest of the line kept steady. 

The babel had now reached an excited pitch on our front, on the left and in our rear. 

Our front line rested on the road cut into the side of the slope, and above the road was a cliff, 
18 or 20 feet high. The presence of Germans on this cliff was reported by a returning scout. 



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Suddenly from the top of the cliff, the voice that had been doing most of the talking called out 
"Adolph!" The answer came from our left, "Hier Eitel." Another gutteral "Hier" sounded 
in our rear. Then, "Nun Alles ist in Stellung" (Now everyone is in position), "Dritte Kompagnie 
alles zusammen!" (Third Company all together!) 

"Dritte Kompagnie" obeyed implicitly, and our soldiers were treated to a ferocious coordinated 
potato-masher attack. Potato mashers dropped in clusters from the trees above them, they came 
from all sides, singly and in twos and threes, and exploded with a terrific uproar. Again the officers 
cautioned the men to be "steady." Everyone remained calm, though admittedly anxious. The 
attack, while seemingly of longer duration, lasted not more than ten minutes. 

Again the loud talking started. Again the Boche platoon chiefs in answer to their leaders 
called out, "hier." This time they became a little careless and showed some movement up over the 
cliff, and on our left. They were becoming bold at our apparent "inaction." Yet each of our 
men had his piece loaded and cocked and his eye on the barrel, looking at his front. Word was 
passed that when the command was given to fire, the aim should be low and following the ground. 

Again "Alles ist in Stellung," came to the ears of our men. But the rest of the command. 
"Alles zusammen " was never uttered. " Commence filing, " rang out over our line and the crack of 
rifle-fire that traveled around our position was almost instantaneous. The Boche were caught out 
of their funk-holes in erect positions, as the cries that rang through the forest proved. The potato 
mashing was checked, but machine-gun fire from our rear raking the entire field was their answer 
to our volley. "Alles zusammen " was heard no more that night nor were there any more roll calls of 
Boche platoon leaders. After ten minutes of intense barrage, the enemy machine guns quieted 
down and thereafter during the night indulged only in occasional bursts of harassing fire. 

During the attack, the captain in command on our left flank sent a runner to battalion head- 
quarters for reinforcements. The runner obtained eight men and rejoined the company with 
three. Again the runner was dispatched for assistance. This time he started back with twelve 
and lost four in the machine-gun barrage. 

The losses in killed and wounded in the first day's fighting had by October 4th reduced the effect- 
ive strength of the forces, including K Company, 307th Infantry, and the machine gunners, to 520 
men. During that day and the succeeding days there was a constant drain on this small band 
for patrols and runners sent out in an increased effort to get in touch with regimental headquarters 
in the rear. These patrols were uniformly unsuccessful. They never got through the Germans 
on the heights to the south. During the day of the 4th, the men were beginning to suffer from 
lack of food. There were occasional bursts of machine-gun fire and two trench-mortar attacks, 
of an hour duration each, but it was not until 4 P. M. that the organized attack was launched once 
more on our left and rear. 

Again the voices in command called out to the platoon leaders on all four sides of us, but the 
names he called were different from those of the day before. Then the Boche tried a trick. One 
of our men was noticed by an officer putting on his pack and preparing to leave his funk-hole. 
The amazed officer inquired what this movement meant. The man stated that word had been passed 
from the right to get ready to move, because the Germans had chased the Americans back and it 
had been decided to retire from the position. This was the first intimation our men had that the 
enemy included English-speaking Huns and that the latter were playing the bold stroke of sending 
fake messages into our lines. The rumors of retirement was quickly squelched and our men all 
stayed quietly in their places. 

When the Huns figured that enough time had elapsed for all our men to be standing on their 
feet, suddenly, with a terrific roar and tearing crash, every one of their machine guns opened up on 
our positions at once. While the fire was coming from rear and flanks, a fusilade of potato- 
mashers and grenades descended from the cliff in our front. Then, as suddenly as it had started, 
the machine-gun fire stopped and a voice called out, " Gaz Masks! " The pronunciation of the words 
was unmistakably German and the command in form was obviously wrong. So nobody was fooled. 
"Gas masks hell!" called out one of our men on the right, as he fired in the direction of the voice. 
Immediately, an unearthly howl went up, of the kind emitted only by a wounded Boche. 

Throughout the night the fighting continued, with machine-gun sniping and potato-mashers 
on the part of the enemy, and our men firing every time they heard a voice or movement. Many 

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of their shots reached the mark. The woods on the outskirts of our positions where the Roche 
were lurking were filled with moaning and howling until well on into the next day. 

From that time on, the Boche called out many of his commands in English. Menacing shouts 
such as " First, Second and Third Companies this way " and " Bring up ten machine guns on the left, " 
interspersed with a wide vanity of jeering remarks, all in perfect English, were thrown out to tanta- 
lize our men. The talk was not one sided, however. The Boche were told in plain language, 
English and German, what the world thought of them. One epithet in this repartee that always 
infuriated them into silence was " Wint Betebren" a rather opprobious term, hateful to the military 
class, which means literally "Wind-bag ring, or circle or group." 

To follow the sequence of events in "The Pocket" and to distinguish between the attacks that 
were hurled against its defenders in the next three days is almost an impossibility. To the men who 
went through the experience it was a hideous nightmare. Under the constant strain of defending 
themselves at all times from every conceivable kind of an attack, launched from every one of four 
directions and sometimes from all four at once, elemental considerations alone swayed them. The 
necessity of constant alertness for their own preservation, the passionate desire to kill the enemy, 
to destroy as many as possible of the mocking devils who were calling out jests and jeers from 
secure concealment, controlled their thoughts and regulated their existence. 

One day was like another. Starvation was creeping on them. There were no meal times to 
mark the flight of time. There was water in the brook flowing through the bed of the ravine. 
But the price of a drink of water by day was a fife. At night, the Boche played his machine guns 
on the water holes and it was only by great good luck that a man could secure a supply and win 
his way back to his funk-hole in safety. Rain fell almost continuously. The nights were damp 
and cold. The men, without blankets, overcoats or other shelter, shivered till daylight and got 
little rest. 

At intervals, the enemy trench mortars, firing at practically point blank range from the left 
flank, tore up the entire slope to which our men were clinging. The hill became a tangle of twisted 
shattered trees and splinters. Men were literally blown from one hole into another. Showers of 
mud and gravel fell upon those who were fortunate enough not to come into actual contact with 
the flying shell splinters. When it was deemed that the "minenwerfers" had wrought sufficient 
confusion and commotion, the enemy sprayed the ground with a pitiless rain of machine gun bullets. 
During daylight it was a rash act to stand erect. Positions were changed by crawling along the 
ground. Even this was far from safe, for the enemy showed themselves expert in grazing fire and 
their missiles had a way of singing through the grass and catching a man whose duty required him 
to leave his funk-hole. 

The wounded could receive only the scantest attention. After the first two days only two of 
the medical detachment were surviving to render fust aid. These two heroically crawled from 
one sufferer to another. But in scores of cases the injuries were gaping shell wounds or bullet holes, 
requiring more than a mere bandage. Bandages gave out and it was necessary to take bandages 
from the dead to bind up the hurts of the living. The dead lay unburied on the ground. 

During the daytime, burying parties would not have lived to perform their duties. After 
three days, many of the men had become so weak from hunger it was beyond their strength 
to dig graves in the hard soil. At night it was impossible to see, except at those times when 
the ground was illuminated by the weird glow of Very-lights shot into the midst of our funk-holes 
by the Boche. 

Throughout these six days and nights in the pocket, with their bodies tortured by hunger and 
wrecked by fever, with death always at their elbow, the spirit of resistance never once weakened 
in the hearts and minds of officers and men. On the night of October 4th, the firing of our own troops 
could be distinctly heard to the south, and hopes were high that relieving forces would soon break 
through and join them. At intervals in the noise of the combat, the sound of our Chauchats would 
be distinguished, and the friendly firing seemed to grow stronger and draw nearer. Disappointment 
was keen therefore, when daylight dawned without a sign of reinforcements. 

Although panels were displayed, they were hardly distinguishable through the trees and no 
assuring signals were received that our aeroplane had located exactly the battalion's position. 

One cheering event marked the next day. Our artillery, commencing its fire on the hill to the 

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south in the early morning, suddenly jumped to the slope on the southern hill opposite the batta- 
lion's position, just in time to crash into large forces of the enemy massing for an infantry attack. 
For half an hour, the air was full of flying Dutchmen and parts of the same, then, in a miraculous 
way, our shells leap-frogged the position of our own troops and fell on the crest to the north of them. 
It happened at that very moment that a large number of Boche, probably to offset the defeat of 
their attack on the south, were advancing from the north with grenades to hurl from the cliff. 
They caught the second edition of our barrage square in their faces, and the attack went to pieces. 
It seemed like an act of providence. 

One of our aeroplanes flying over the terrain where the Boche had organized, before our firing, 
was seen to drop a signal '* Fire on me. " That was probably one of the instruments that providence 
used. 

"It was a beautiful barrage" said an infantry officer who enjoyed it that day from his fox-hole 
on the hill. For several hours the woods resounded with the howls of wounded Boche, until their 
comrades were able to hurry them out of hearing. 

But that night, the Chauchat firing to the south seemed fainter and weaker than the night 
before. This discovery, coming at the end of a particularly terrible afternoon, was enough to 
thoroughly dishearten the most courageous. 

At 1 o'clock that afternoon, the enemy had covered the slope on which our men were located 
with an intensity of machine-gun lire difficult to exaggerate. It seemed impossible that a single 
foot of the ground could escape without a bullet searching it. 

-Many of our men were killed and many wounded by this barrage. The wounded were brave 
at all times, but there were moans and piteous cried in the dark that night. The day began with 
375 as our effective strength, but this number was greatly reduced by casualties suffered in the after- 
noon's attack. 

If the men on the hill had known that October 6th was a Sunday, they would have called it 
Blue Sunday. Things seemed at their lowest. The firing of relieving forces to the south had 
not grown appreciably nearer. Hunger was becoming almost unbearable. In one funk-hole, two 
men were dividing a morsel of bacon-rind that one of them found in his pocket. He had used it to 
rub over a wound in his hand. Now they were eagerly eating it, the first particle of food in four 
days. In another hole, the occupants were subsisting on a little mixture of salt and pepper dis- 
covered in a condiment can. At intervals, they would dip their tongues into this concoction, and 
go through the form of eating. One man crept out of the brush with a small chunk of black break 
that he had salvaged from the body of a dead Boche. Friendly airplanes hovering over the region 
of the ravine dropped parcels of food at various times during the day. But this food fell with 
tantalizing regularity out of the reach of our beleagured men. The Boche continued his usual 
daily program of minenwerfer bombardments at hourly intervals, interspersed with machine-gun 
fire from every angle. The dead of the day before covered the ground. The machine-gunners 
of the 306th Battalion lost both their officers. After repelling attack after attack on our flanks for 
four days, only one of their nine machine guns remained in action. Ammunition for our machine 
guns was almost exhausted. The effective strength of all units had fallen to 275. It was a time 
for spirits to fail. It was a time for courage to flicker out. It was a time when the few survivors 
could look into one another's faces and say with conviction. "There is nothing before us but death." 

One thing, however, in that desperate situation, no one forgot. The command had advanced 
to the ravine where it lay under orders to take the position, and to hold it at all costs until the 
other elements of the line of the 77th Division should reach it. The orders were plain. On the 
6th, there was a general sensing through the little band on the hill that the test had come. Without 
a command or a suggestion being given, it was known throughout the hill by every officer and man 
that if the Germans captured the slope they would have to find there the last of its defenders dead 
at his post. 

It was at this time that a dramatic episode occurred to crystallize this purpose and to give 
it expression. 

At four in the afternoon of the 7th, a private of Company H reported to the commanding officer. 
That morning with eight others he had slipped away into the forest to secure a parcel of food dropped 
not far away by one of our planes. The party encountered a German out-post. Five of the nine 



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were killed and the rest wounded and captured. One of the latter was blindfolded, given a note 
by the German Commander and sent into our lines. He delivered the note to Major Whittlesey. 
This was the note: 

"To the Commanding Officer — Infantry, 77th American Division. 

"Sir: — The bearer of this present, Private , has been taken prisoner by us. He 

refused to give the German Intelligence Officer any answer to his questions, and is quite an honor- 
able fellow, doing honor to his Fatherland in the strictest sense of the word. 

"He has been charged against his will, believing that he is doing wrong to his country to carry 
forward this present letter to the officer in charge of the battalion of the 77th Division, with the pur- 
pose to recommend this commander to surrender with his forces, as it would be quite useless to re- 
sist any more, in view of the present conditions. 

"The suffering of your wounded men can be heard over here in the German lines, and we are 
appealing to your humane sentiments to stop. A white flag shown by one of your men will tell us 

that you agree with these conditions. Please treat Private as an honorable man. 

He is quite a soldier. We envy you. 

The German Commanding Officer." 

Major Whittlesey read the note and passed it over to Captain McMurtry. He read it and hand- 
ed it to Captain Holderman. The three officers looked at one another and a grim smile wrinkled 
their features. "We are appealing to your humane sentiments to stop." This, after six days of 
the most inhuman warfare conceivable hurled at them by the Boche in attempts to annihilate, 
that had failed. It was almost funny. 

The fact of the receipt of the note soon spread over the hill. Men too weak to stand on their 
feet raised up on their elbows and cried: "You Dutch - — s, come over and get us." 

That was the only response. Major Whittlesey took in the two white panels spread on the ground 
for the purpose of indicating the position to our aeroplane. There should be nothing white showing 
on that hill-side. 

Another answer was on its way to the Boche. That very evening the crackle of musketry and 
the rat-tat-tat of Chauchats and Hotchkiss guns fell on the ears of the beleagured men, coming 
from the rear and right flank. Beyond the fraction of a doubt, it was the long-hoped-for, despaired- 
of relief. It was brother Americans of the 77th Division furiously fighting their way through. 
Sheer exhaustion forced the tears from the eyes of men to whom the hope of life was returning. 
The Boche, however, was not quite through. In one last desperate effort to impress his "Humane 
sentiments," on the survivors in the pocket, he descended with all his force on the right flank. 
For this attack, he had reserved his liquid fire, and scorching flames shot into our ranks. 

But our men were revivified. They sprang into the fight to the tune of every choice oath in 
the English language. Our one remaining machine gun at last was firing at a target point blank. 
In word and deed, the Huns got hell, and back they crumbled never to come on again. 

As the Germans dwindled away through the trees into the night, the men of the 307th came 
up on the right, with food and ammunition in abundance. A half-hour later, patrols of the 308th 
were reported coming in from the south. The relief was complete. The fight of the "Lost Battal- 
ion" — the battalion that was never "lost" — was over. On the morning of the 8th, the 252 sur- 
vivors of the 679 that had entered the "pocket," with their sick and wounded, marched south 
through the deep ravine to rest. 

Their hill-side is now quiet. The dead, he sleeping in a little enclosure near the western border 
of the valley. The crash of minenwerfers and the whine of the bullets is stilled. But if the trees 
on this torn slope of France could ever break the silence, they would say "By these splintered 
wounds you see upon us, we will live to mark the valor of the Americans." 

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EPILOGUE 

One of the American Officers at the Rhine, when the Coblenz Bridgehead was turned over to 
our forces, was Colonel C. S. Sherrill, formerly Chief of Staff of the 77th Division. A short time 
after that event had transpired, the following letter was received by the Commanding General 
of the Division: 



"Headquarters 77th Division 
"American E. F. 



'Memorandum: For the Commanding General, 77th Division. 



'25th December, 1918. 



"1. As a matter of possible historical interest for the 77th Division, I wish to relate the fol- 
lowing incident, which came under my observation while at Coblenz, Germany, on duty with the 
Third American Army. 

"2. I was detailed as a member of the Bridgehead commission under the Third Army for the 
purpose of taking over the German government. When I arrived at Coblenz, on the 5th of December 
I found the 1st and 3d German Armies then crossing the Bhine. The 3d (German) Army left in 
Coblenz the 76 Beserve Division, which stayed there until the 11th. This Division, as you recollect, 
was in front of us all through our operation from the Four de Paris to Grand Pre. It struck me quite 
a coincidence that it should be the last of the German Divisions to cross the Bhine. This Division 
on the 11th of December gave a farewell review in the city of Coblenz, after which it crossed the 
river in good order. Two officers from this Division were left behind in Coblenz to turn over the 
German arsenals, munitions and stores. One of these, Lieutenant Heinrich Prinz, informed me 
that he was in command of a platoon of the German forces which were between Major Whittlesey 
and the remainder of the 15 1th Brigade. He also was the officer who transmitted to Major Whit- 
tlesey the note urging him to surrender to avoid further useless sacrifice of life. I questioned Lieu- 
tenant Prinz to give the German view of our men, and he expressed himself as being a great admirer 
of our Division for its gallant offensive operation, and especially was loud in praise of Major Whit- 
tlesey and his gallant detachment. He stated that the Germans felt that it was absolutely suicidal 
for the American detachment to persist in its defense, and it was for that reason that he sent the 
message requesting the surrender. He explained the method by which the Germans enfiltrated 
between the Whittlesey detachment and the supporting troops, saying that it was done between 
us and the French, who were a kilometer or more in rear of our left flank. Lieutenant Prinz, pre- 
vious to the war, had been for six years the representative of a German tungsten company in Spo- 
kane (Wash., U. S. A.), and expressed his desire to return to America after the war, saying that he 
intended to look up Colonel Whittlesey, for the purpose of expressing to him his personal admiration 
for this gallant conduct. 

"3. Lieutenant Heinrich Prinz also spoke of the especially gallant conduct of a liaison lieu- 
tenant captured from Major Whittlesey's detachment. He and other German officers made 
several efforts to secure information from this lieutenant, but they were absolutely without success. 
He was unable to give me his name, but indoubtedly Colonel Whittlesey will be able to furnish 
this and from Lieutenant Prinz's statement it is obvious that this officer had exhibited the highest 
quality of courage and regard for his duty as an American officer. 

" 4. Commenting on the relative morale of the two forces, at the time they were in the Argonne, 
Lieutenant Prinz said one of the most discouraging things they encountered was the absolute lack 
of " nerves " shown by the American troops as opposed to the shaken nerves of the German, who were 
absolutely worn out by the prolonged service at the front. He said our men seemed to be absolutely 
devoid of any such thing as "nerves" at that time, and this buoyancy had a very depressing effect 
on his men. 

C. 0. Sherrill, 
Colonel, General Staff." 



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BUDDIES 

We lay in the mouth of a deep ravine, 

My buddy, Pete, and I ; 
And my buddy says, "Do you catch the sheen, 

'Twixt earth and wood and sky?" 

And my eye could spy, in the rifted scam 

Of the trees on the crest of the hill. 
The mouth of a machine gun gleam, 

Sullen, uncouth, and still. 

They were the boys we were there to get; 

My buddy, Pete, and I ; 
And my buddy says, "It's a damn sure bet, 

We gotta get 'em or die!" 

So we crawled along in the underbrush, 

In the Argonne's dull grey dawn; 
And the rustle of brush, in that awful hush, 

Made a fellow feel dead-gone! 

My buddy raised up and merely peeped, — 

When rattle! — and flash! — and bang! 
That Boche gun spit! — and the bullets leaped, 

And hurtled and whistled and sang! 

And my buddy toppled and cried, "I'm hit! 

Go get 'em alone, you and Pete!" 
The Boche had peppered his chest a bit. 

And he couldn't keep on his feet. 

He wouldn't hear of our taking him back, 

So we propped him against a tree; 
But he sank in a heap like an empty sack; 

So we crawled right on, Pete and inc. 

There was hate in our hearts, 'mid those still grey glades, 

For our buddy was dear to us two; 
So we heaved a couple of hand-grenades 

Toward the place whence the bullets flew. 

Four ghost-like arms stretched above the mist, 

But back on the gunner's seat. 
A pistol flashed from a third man's fist, 

And I saw the last of Pete. 

I shot 'em dead on the side of the hill, — 

And they rolled to the deep ravine; 
While the greedy gun that was aimed to kill, 

Lay sullen, and silent, and lean. 

Edhermen. 



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TALES OF THE BATTLEFIELDS 

FIRING THE FIRST NATIONAL ARMY SHELL 

THE 152D FIELD ARTILLERY BRIGADE was the first National Army Artillery Brigade 
to go into action. The first shot was fired in the Lorraine sector, the afternoon of July 12, 
1918, by Battery A, 305th Field Artillery, with' a French 75 millimeter piece. Lieutenant- 
Colonel Henry L. Stimson, former Secretary of War, was in command of the First Battalion, and 
Captain Anderson Dana in charge of the firing battery. A reconnaissance was made by Lieutenant 
Camp and Lieutenant Thomas N. Brassel, of Battery A, with Lieutenant Biveau of the French 
Artillery. Corporal Andrew Ancelewitz laid the piece; Sergeant Fred Wallace repeated the Com- 
manding Officer's order to fire, and Private George Elsnick pulled the lanyard, sending the first 
National Army shell whistling across the Boche trenches. The piece was in position close to the 
standing wheat at the edge of La Haie Barre Woods, a mile and a half from the village of Neuf 
Maisons. 



OUR FIBST BOCHE PBISONEB 

COMPANY "K," 306th Infantry, claims the honor of having taken, on August 17th, the first 
prisoner for the 77th Division, in an account of the fight on the Vesle by one of the unit's 
officers. 
"About 10 o'clock one night," the officer says, " we heard a lot of firing to the left of our position 
near Bazoches and up went a rocket signaling for a barrage. A Boche patrol had attacked our 
flank and several of them had crept down a spur and got in behind our platoon. Both sides began 
to throw hand grenades and there was considerable rifle fire. 

"When the skirmish was over a Boche was found lying in a shell hole near-by. He was dis- 
armed at the point of the bayonet and found to be wounded. It was the division's first prisoner." 



UNCONDITIONAL SUBBENDER 

RAP!— RAP!— RAP!" Major Holland Duell, of the 2d Battalion, 306th F. A., knocked 
impatiently with his riding-crop on the tarpaulin of the last of a line of stalled fourgon- 
wagons. He was hauling one six-inch howitzer of liis battalion well forward, on a sniping 
expedition. The gun must be in position one kilometer behind the front line before the betray- 
ing daylight, and he little liked being held up like this. The road forward from La Harazee, in 
the Argonne, was dark, full of holes, shelled and much-used. The ungainly big gun, its eight 
horses tugging and straining, floundered and clanked along, unwilling to go so far forward. 

Again the resounding thwacks of the Major's riding-crop smote the night's stillness. The 
wagon's curtain trembled uncertainly, then parted, revealing a woolly black head beneath a helmet 
askew, and a pair of glittering, terrified eye-whites, set in a countenance of jet. 

"Kamerad! Kamerad!" shouted the affrighted apparition. "Ah surrenders, Boss, toot- 
sweet!" 

The darky wagoner thought he had crossed into the German lines, and that his surrender 
was being demanded. 



A NARROW ESCAPE 



IIEUTENANT S[OHN SWEENEY, Company H, 306th Infantry, was in command of two 
• platoons acting as a covering party for the attack on Bazoches, August 27, 1918. The day 
following the attack, he received orders to change his position, which was exposed on the 
rear and right flank. He had just completed preparations for the operation when the Boche laid 
down a heavy barrage, forcing him and his men to hug the railroad embankment, against which 

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they had dug-in. When the shelling ceased the party moved by the left flank, taking the wounded 
with them. They looked around in time to see their former position well-illuminated by the light 
of a semicircle of liquid fire, and flashes of machine guns, against which was silhouetted the black 
figures of scores of enemy vainly searching for the former occupants. They could not keep from 
smiling at the thought of the Germans' surprise in finding only empty shelters. Lieutenant Sweeney 
later was killed — a few hours before the notification of his promotion to captaincy arrived. 



"ORDERS IS ORDERS"— PLUS 

HE bore an important message. He crawled and snaked his way through the dark, damp and 
tangled Argonne. Four pairs of messengers had started out together from 2d Rattalion 
Headquarters, 307th Infantry, with orders for four companies to attack in the morning. 

Private Joseph Passafiume, runner, knew the contents of the order. He might have to destroy 
it quickly. Snipers had filtered through our lines everywhere, and he stood in imminent danger 
of being surprised and made prisoner. The lines cut in and out with the lay of the land, like the 
teeth of a saw. Now and then a branch snapped, and from out of the darkness a machine-gun 
sputtered at him. His company had moved last night in the attack on the Depot des Machines, as 
had all the companies. He wasn't sure he could find it, but he "carried on" with the messenger's 
instinct and sense of direction until he reached the Company P. C. 

"Orders is orders," said Passafiume to himself. Clearly his work was done. He thought of 
the "plus." He remembered that all runners previously sent out had reported that, owing to the 
absolute blackness of the night, they had been unable to find their companies. Runners incoming 
could not find their way back. So Passafiume, after finding his company, explored his way through 
the forest, around enemy machine-gun nests, across streams and morasses to each of the other 
companies of his battalion, and gave them the message, It was as he had feared, the others had 
failed. The attack was made as planned, due to the sagacity of one man — the runner. 



AN AIR BATTLE 



OUTSIDE the town of La Besace, nose in the ground, lies the wreckage of a Boche flying 
machine. Its canvas is scorched and ripped to ribbons, and its framework is torn and 
twisted, the story of a battle lost. 

One hundred allied planes were traveling toward the German lines, one afternoon in November, 
at a height of about two thousand meters, heavy bombers, preceded, flanked and followed by a 
protection of light pursuit machines. Still higher up, so high that they appeared as tiny black 
specks against the sky's arch, five Boche were circling like vultures — observation planes, not daring 
to dive down within reach of the "antis." 

One of the allied rear guards, an American by his marking, dropped behind — something went 
wrong temporarily, and the convoy rapidly increased the space between it and the laggard. One 
dare-devil Boche, from the eiry heights, spiraled and spiraled until he was swooping over the wings 
of his enemy, who had not seen him as yet, and could not hear him because of the buzz of his own 
motor. 

The Boche, nose down, rained machine-gun bullets into the American, who speeded up his 
engine, raced away for half a kilometer, curved swiftly about like a swallow on the turn, on the 
tips of his wings, his machine almost vertical, and met his adversary head-on before the latter had 
recovered entirely from his clip. The remaining four Boche kept well above the shrapnel bursting 
below them, making no efforts to come down. "Archies" and machine guns on the ground ceased 
clattering, for the machines were too close together now, and it was their battle alone. 

The moment of passing was the critical one, for two planes racing toward one another at a 
mile a minute are two miles apart at the end of the next. "Rat-tat-tat!" Both guns barked, 

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both machines rocked, and a collision seemed inevitable. Suddenly the Boche motor groaned, 
then ceased humming; the enemy careened wildly, and went into flames, tank hit. The 
Boche slithered and flapped toward earth. The American tipped his nose into a cloud and disap- 
peared. Soldiers pressing along the crowded road toward the retreating German army, who had 
been spectators of this dramatic incident, found pilot and gunner dead. Whether they had met 
their fate in air, or in the final crash, no one knew. 



SHELL'S ODD PEBFOBMANCE 

ABATTEBY of 75's was in an open field near Chery-Chartreuve, and in the afternoon the 
Boche threw half a dozen heavy caliber shells into the position. An officer went to the first 
piece to lay the guns for parallel fire, and almost immediately the Boche started fire by 
rapid volleys. One of the first shells landed alongside the first piece, almost touching the right 
wheel. Three cannoneers toppled on top of one another into the gunpit, instantly killed. The 
others at the gun, the lieutenant and two corporals, were seriously wounded. The explosion lifted 
the gun bodily out of the pit and turned it around fully thirty degrees. But the gun, although 
much closer to the shell than the killed and wounded, was not even scratched except for a tiny 
hole through the leather sight-case. 



BBIDGING THK VESLE 



THIS tribute to the 3()2d Engineers is taken from a soldier's diary written at the time. No 
reference is made to the continual shelling of the spot by the enemy artillery that began an 
hour later and continued throughout the next two days. The bridge was put up and kept 
in repair in the face of this fire, permitting long columns of artillery to cross the Vesle. 

"When I crossed the Vesle the morning after the Boche had pulled out I saw several platoons 
of our engineers toiling as I have never seen men toil before. Along the roadside reliefs of exhausted 
men lay sound asleep in the bright sunlight. Three or four squads were making a road through 
the marshy lowland to the uncompleted bridge being constructed. Other sweating men struggled 
with big wooden girders and putting them in place. A small gang were pulling apart a truck that 
had been destroyed by a shell and left where it was. On either side of the river were the dead, 
German and American." 






QUESTIONING A PBISONEB 

k T Verpel, where Division Headquarters had halted momentarily in its rush to keep up with 
a\ its advancing troops, in an old, half-destroyed stable, the temporary prisoners of war cage, 
were huddled a dozen Boche prisoners waiting their turn to be questioned like culprits 
awaiting trial. 

Most of them were asleep in a sodden, muddy heap. To them the war was over and nothing 
more mattered. A few stared about them, dazed at the strangeness of the situation. Two unter- 
ofliziers, obviously the superiors, lounged about. 

One youngster, the last brought in, stood stiffened at attention. He said not a word and 
appeared as if frozen with eyes wide open. He had not the gaunt expression nor the seasoned 
appearance of his companions. His clumsy boots and big, loose coat seemed not to suit one so 
young. His German trench cap gave him the appearance of a baker's apprentice. 

Shortly his turn came. His response to the preliminary routine questions was in gulped 
monosyllables. Beyond these he became silent and although his lips moved they gave forth no 
sound. The officer, questioning with great patience, tried to draw out by friendliness anything the 
man may have known. Finally the youngster asked, "When are you going to kill me?" 

His officer had told him that when the Americans captured less than ten prisoners they killed 
them after they learned what was wanted. The boy was captured alone. 

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GENERAL PULLS CAR FROM MUD 

T T was on a road near the front lines where our transport was held up waiting for the column 

to move on that a big limousine attempted to pass, making a detour to an adjoining field," 

says an infantry sergeant-major. "There the automobile sunk deep in the mud. 

"An officer hopped out and called for a detail from the waiting transport. No one paid much 

attention to the officer remaining in the car, but knee-deep in the mud the men tugged, strained 

and pushed, while the big automobile seemed to sink deeper and deeper into the muck. The rear 

wheels spun around, but the car did not move an inch. 

"Then out jumped the man in the car. 'Come on, boys, let her go,' he cried, and taking hold 
of the rear fender pulled along just like any other man in the detail, and incidentally got just as 
muddy. The wheels began to take hold. Lurching like a clumsy turtle, the big car reached terra- 
firma and with a 'Thank you, sergeant,' Major-General Robert Alexander jumped into his car 
and was off." 



A THREEFOLD RALLOON ATTACK 

IT was the first day after the Roche had relinquished his grip on the Vesle. He had retired, 
but not beyond view of our observers. Along the \ esle river, pushed well forward in an almost 

cloudless sky, were our balloons. ( Iff beyond the Aisne, almost dots in a clear sky, could be 
discerned the German Drachens, safely to the rear and up only at intervals through the day. 

All morning our planes had patrolled the sky, swooping eastward and westward like swallows. 
High above, squadrons of enemy reconnaissance planes buzzed around inquisitively, in triangle 
battle formation. Relow, the creatures of earth labored northward, concerned not with what 
was above them, but what was ahead. 

About two o'clock in the afternoon, a long, streamer-like cloud lazily shifted across the horizon. 
Suddenly from out of it three small scout aeroplanes were seen to dash in different directions. 
Outward and downward they swooped like darts, each diving toward a balloon. Simultaneously 
began the rattle of machine-gun fire. About the planes appeared the answering bursts of our 
anti-aircraft artillery. It was over in a second. Although separated by a mile's distance, two of 
the big gas-bags burst into flames and slowly dropped to earth. The third balloon, either too quick 
or the aeroplane too slow, was hauled down to safety, and its pursuer was forced to beat a quick 
retreat. The culprit planes turned tail and fled northward, our scout planes in close pursuit. 

All the observers jumped, and their parachutes floated down to within our own lines. 



ARTILLERY OFFICER RECOMES DOUGHROY 

CAPTAIN M. G. R. WHELPLEY, of the 305th F. A., was sent on the night of August 21 to 
Captain C. F. Harrington, of the 308th Infantry, to confer on an artillery plan. When he 
arrived there the enemy was placing an annihilating barrage on the position, and fifteen 
minutes later an attack followed. Captain Whelpley took three riflemen to protect the infantry 
captain's left flank. Two Germans whom they encountered were sent back prisoners in charge 
of one of the men, and a third w T as wounded. Later, Captain Whelpley ventured out again with 
seven men, and was at tacked by an enemy patrol of thirty men. Holding their fire until the Germans 
came close, the Americans killed seven and drove off the remainder. Later, two more men, one 
apparently an officer, came running from the east, over the same ground covered by the patrol. 
Captain Whelpley held fire as before, until they approached very close, when, in his own words, 
"We opened fire and killed them both." 

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THE LOST TOWN OF BINARVILLE 

WHETHER going in any one of the four directions about that region in the Argonne Forest 
where the two great forces had struggled for four years, the traveler is bound to see a sign, 
"This way to Binarville." Some credulous officers and men of the 77th Division believed 
these signs, even believed their maps, which showed in outline a town of prominence for that country. 
One day an orderly riding through the country and being of an inquisitive turn of mind decided 
to find this town. He rode down the main road until he reached a point that he was sure he was 
beyond. Turning back, he slowly retraced his route homeward. Like most inquisitive orderlies 
he was persistent, and still looked at either side of the road. Shortly he espied a dugout, a counter- 
part of many dugouts thereabouts. Here and there were scattered and broken rocks and a few 
moss-covered timbers in no semblance of design or place. He approached and saw a scrawled 
sign nailed to the entrance of the dugout. 
"This is Binarville," it read. 



OUR OWN BOCHE BATTERY 

IT is a misnomer to speak of one organization in the Division as the trench mortar battery, 
for the men in this unit never fired a shot from their awe-inspiring Newton-Stokes. 

Instead this unit spent most of its time in collecting German shells of weird and ter- 
rifying markings and sending them back to the Boche. It was in the "Advance on Sedan" that this 
particular branch of the artillery distinguished themselves. In the early stages of the operation 
the trench mortar men found four 105 howitzers, and with the ease of veterans soon had them 
tossing shells up and down the valley in front of ( .hampigneulle. 

When the German lines wavered these monster guns were limbered to trucks and taken for- 
ward. This operation was repeated several times before the Meuse Biver was reached. 



TBANSPOBT 



BEHIND the man behind the gun is the man who backs him up; the man who by night 
and sometimes by day brings up the fuel for the man and fuel for the gun, ammunition 
and supplies. Be the transport horsed or motorized, it carries with it the responsibility 
to get through. To get through involves in the forward areas long hours of eye-straining vigilance, 
of peering ahead in the darkness, of manoeuvering wagons or, still worse, great Packard or Quad 
trucks through roads that would normally be considered impassable; and the harassing of enemy 
artillery. Often great skill is required to so manceuver a truck under fire to save it from being hit. 
A driver must know the traits of artillery fire and must quickly hedge about or speed up as his 
judgment deems best. 

There is no exhaustion so complete as that of long hours spent along strange or blackened 
roads, many times under the strain of twenty-four or more hours of continuous travel, here stuck 
in a shell hole, there being followed by a plane that suddenly swoops down to machine gun or bomb 
the helpless convoy. They are combatants who cannot retaliate. They are soldiers who work, 
not in the heat of battle, but alone and unenthused. Their reward is not the victory, but the 
satisfaction of work well done 

Below are a few examples of the spirit and determination of these men. Big lumbering trucks, 
easily discerned targets, are many times called to go where even spider-like side-cars would be 
subject to fire. Wagons and carts must continually ply this area. 

On August 16th a Packard truck belonging to Company D, 302d Ammunition Train, operated 
by Wagoner Every, left the dump loaded with infantry ammunition. Their destination was the 
infantry reserve line at Mont St. Martin. About a kilometer from their destination enemy planes 



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appeared. Flares and machine-gun bullets were the visitor's contribution to the truck, after which 
the enemy artillery laid down a raking fire on the road. Upon arriving at Mont St. Martin, Wagoner 
Every found that of his crew of four, Private Stanyzewski had been killed and Private Clark severely 
wounded. 

In the Argonne, truck No. 53 of Company C, 302d Ammunition Train, was attached to the 3d 
Battalion of the 306th Field Artillery. Their first trip consumed forty-eight hours running and 
standing time. They unloaded and immediately attempted a second trip to the 2d Battalion of 
that regiment, at the time near Lancon. In this attempt they passed through a barrage which 
splintered the body of the truck and tore off the cover, but did not harm the engine. During these 
days repairs were a matter for the ingenuity of the mechanics, as tools and spare parts were not 
obtainable. Quad hub caps were made by threading 105 millimeter shell cases. 

During the advance on Sedan the Horse Section of the Ammunition Train carried reserve 
ammunition for the artillery in case of a swift and strong counter-attack. Company F's wagons, in 
charge of 1st Sergeant Frank, spent eighteen hours in the sticky mud between Fontenoy and The- 
norgues. The trip covered fifty kilometers, not counting detours around mired motor vehicles along 
the route. During this trip they were fired on by aircraft with machine guns and bombed three 
times. In detouring around the craters that had completely obliterated the road at a point between 
La Basace and Baucourt, G Company won the commendation of the division commander. On 
that occasion eight horses hitched to each wagon had proved insufficient, and every man in the 
company pulled in a giant tug-of-war, which dragged the wagons through the quagmire. 

The Supply Train kept two companies continually on special forward work, sometimes bringing 
up wire for advance signal stations, materials for the engineers, and other equipment. This was 
especially true in an advance or anticipation of an advance, where everything must be on hand 
at the jump-off. 

Corporal Johnson and Private Beach, of Company D, 302d Supply Train, with a sergeant 
of the engineers as guide, was detailed to take pontoons and bridge material to the Vesle at the 
point where it was contemplated to bridge the river in the advance. An enemy plane sighted the truck 
as it was going forward and swooped clown to within fifty yards, firing a steady machine-gun fusillade. 
Friendly anti-aircraft machine guns on armored motor cars opened fire and the plane was forced 
to beat a hasty retreat. The truck went forward, through shell fire most of the way, to the desig- 
nated place, a spot that the Germans had been in possession of only a few hours before. While the 
truck was being unloaded the enemy sighted it and tried to destroy it, but by good fortune succeeded 
only in tearing up the road on all sides, making it almost impassable on the return trip. Going back 
through Chery Chartreuve a shell struck a house almost in front of the truck, demolishing the 
house and showering the truck with debris. 



WANTS SICK MAN TO DICTATE OWN FUNEBAL SEBMON 

OF all the things that might happen to a man during the war, capture by the enemy was the 
one thing I had never considered in relation to myself," relates Lieutenant Ginter, of the 
308th Infantry, in telling of his stay in Germany as a prisoner of war, which is as humorous 
as it is full of thrills. "But there I was," he says, "in the hands of the Boche and was soon 
on my way through our own shell-fire toward the German S. 0. S." 

Lieutenant Ginter later was joined by three other officers of the 77th Division who were taken 
prisoners. They were Captain F. E. Adams of the 307th Infantry, Lieutenant Frank Walther of 
the 306th Infantry and Lieutenant Mowry of the 308th Infantry. 

Wliile the American prisoners were being transferred from Bastatt prison to Villingen in the 
Black Forest, Lieutenant Mowry contracted pneumonia and died. 

"His death brought about a typical sample of German diplomacy," Lieutenant Ginter con- 
tinues. "We were all permitted to attend the funeral, which was similar to that accorded a German 

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officer. The minister who conducted the services was an English-speaking German and in his 
sermon he regretted the fact that he was not personally acquainted with the deceased and could 
say nothing regarding his past life. 

"At the time one of our aviators was in the town hospital with pneumonia and immediately 
after Lieutenant Mowry's funeral the minister went straight to the hospital and visited the sick 
aviator. He explained the difficulties he had just experienced by not having any facts regarding 
the life of Lieutenant Mowry. 'Therefore,' he said, 'I thought it best to come and see you right 
away, while you were still conscious.' The flyer disappointed the minister by recovering." 



KITCHENS AHEAD OF FRONT LINE 

WAR, with all its grimness, has amusing phases, and probably the most humorous of these 
is related by the mess sergeants of the 308th and 306th Infantry, who, during an advance, 
are under the jurisdiction of the regimental supply officers. 
"Supply officers, as a rule, have the hardest job of them all in and out of lines," one mess 
sergeant of the 308th Infantry says, "because they are responsible for the feeding of the troops 
up forward. On one particular occasion I remember we were five kilometers behind the front line 
and the supply officer was planning a night move so that the doughboy could have a hot breakfast. 
"Well, we hiked all night behind our heavy rolling kitchens and about six o'clock in the morning 
we pulled into the town of Oche. After we had prepared breakfast the first 'wave' of the advancing 
infantry swept by, stopping long enough to get a hot cup of coffee. I have heard of many funny 
incidents, but this is the first time I have ever heard of capturing a town with kitchens." 

A similar account is told by sergeants of the 306th Infantry At one stage of the advance 
on Sedan the over-zealous supply company advanced the kitchens far in advance of the point 
where the infantry troops were. 



THE PRICE OF RARRAGES 

A BARRAGE of no great density and of the shortest reasonable duration, sixteen minutes, 
bringing into action a regiment of twenty-four 75 mm. guns (3-inch), costs in shells $10,070. 
The destruction of Bazoches required only 3,000 of the 155 mm. (6-inch) howitzer shells, 
at a cost of $105,000. 

The 152d Field Artillery Brigade fired in France, including training, 250,000 75 mm. shells 
and 54,000 155 mm. howitzer shells. Figuring the cost of the first at $15 each, and the latter at 
$35 each, the Brigade fired $5,640,000 worth of shells. This does not include the thousands of 
rounds of Boche ammunition fired back at them from captured Boche guns. 



THE CAPTURE OF RED CROSS No. 19874 

HE 1 GROWLED, an unmistakable canine growl, equally understandable by American and 
Boche. It said, "Keep away. I guard here." He guarded faithfully, and while he 
guarded, the German High Command moved out, the hard-pressed German troops retired, 
and the Americans surged forward. He lay across the grave of a German sergeant near the battered 
old Chateau Fere. It was here that Sergeant Glass, the orderly to the Division Commander, found 
him, lean and weak, and at enmity with all the world but his master, who lay buried there. 

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Here was not only a souvenir, but a companion. As the sergeant approached, the dog snarled, 
"Hands off." He wore the German Red Cross harness, with a flask on one side of the neck, a 
first-aid kit on the other. 

The second day the dog growled and would let no one approach. The third day the sergeant 
pushed some food out on the end of a stick. The following morning the food had been devoured, 
and he was able to touch the dog. That evening he took him to the chateau and tied him up, but 
the dog chewed the rope and returned to the grave. After another trip and a double rope the 
faithful dog finally became convinced of his new master's intentions. He decided that the new 
sergeant was worth following. 

The dog is now all American. To see the sergeant is to see his inseparable companion, " Fritz." 
When first call sounds, if Sergeant Glass has not begun to roll on his leggins he gets a determined 
tug at his leg. He has not been late for reveille since "Fritz" began taking care of him. 



SURPRISE EFFECT 



THE first ray of daylight on October 15th saw Lieutenant Robert Andre, with sixty-seven p< mnds 
of Hotchkiss tripod hanging over his shoulder and thirty-two pounds of boxed ammunition 
in his hands, crawling and worming his way along the road-side ditch toward the outskirts of 
St. Juvin. Crawling in his wake was one Rodriguez, of Spanish Main ancestry, snaking along 
the gun and more ammunition. The two were looking for a spot where "enfilade fire" could be 
made and delivered. They found it in the rock strewn front yard of a ruined house, across the 
interior of which, and through a rear window, ran a perfect line of sight along the entire crest of 
Hill 182 to the northeast. The ruins gave splendid concealment to the position. 

The Germans, hit from an unexpected quarter, were taken completely by surprise. Rodriguez 
gave them point blank all the enfilade fire that a Hotchkiss at full speed can pour from its barrel. 
They dropped in rows — victims of a very beautiful example of Yankee-made "Surprise Effect." 

Raffled in their efforts to locate the gun, the succeeding lines of attack fell before it, the Germans 
were demoralized, and our infantry shot down or captured the survivors. This was the end of 
the counter-attack on St. Juvin. 



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THE MAKING OF THE HISTORY 

THE HISTORY OF THE 77th DIVISION was compiled 
and written at Chateauvillain, a little town of 1,200 popu- 
lation, in the Department of Haute Marne, France. 
Division Headquarters were established here December 1, 1918, 
following the return of the troops from the line after the cessa- 
tion of hostilities. 

Work began a few days after Christmas at No. 1 Rue de 
General Davenet. The house which harbored the office is over a 
century old, and during 1870, and following the Franco-Prussian 
War, served as a billet for German officers. 

The task of compilation from Divisional Records, maps and 
personal experiences; the writing, illustrating and editing were 
completed in a little less than five weeks. 

The officers and men who undertook this task, with the limited 
facilities at hand, were, only a few weeks before, in funk-holes and 
gun-pits, and came to the work with the vividness and strenuous- 
ness of their past days sharply stamped upon their minds. The 
picture then, is distinctly one of the battlefield, conceived there, 
and written only a short distance from the scenes of action. 



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HISTORICAL STAFF 

77th DIVISION 



EDITOR-IN-CHIEF 

M uor J. 0. Adler, 
306th Infantry 



ART EDITOR 

2nd Lt. August Kaiser, 
30'2d Engineers 

ARTISTS 

Pvt. F. Dalrymple, 

Hq. Co., 30Ulh F. A. 
Pvt., 1st Cl., Jack P. King, 

Co. C, 302d Field Sig. Bn. 
Pvt., 1st Cl., Dan Napoi.i, 

302d Engineer Train 
Pvt. Eric Maunsbach, 

Batry. D, 306th F. A. 

STATISTICIANS 

Pvt., 1st Cl., Charles W. Thaens, 

Co. C, 305th M. G. Bn. 
Pvt. C. L. Jones, 

Hq. Co., 305th F. A. 



EDITORS 

1st Lt Leonard G. McAneny, 
30ilh Machine Gun Bn. 

1st Lt. Lawrence D. Thornton, 
Hq. md Brigade F. A. 

1st Lt. Harvey H. Smith, 
308th Infantry 

2d Lt. Fred. V. Schuch, 
306llt Machine Gun Bn. 

Corpl. Edgar G. Herrmann, 
Hq. Co.. 306th F. A. 

Pvt. S. D. Rabbitt, 

Hq. 153d Brigade Infantry 



STENOGRAPHER 

Pvt., 1st. Cl., Ferdinand Spigaroli 
Co. C, 306lh Infantry 



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CONTENTS 



THE SERVICE 5 

DEDICATION 6 

INTRODUCTION 7 

New York's Own (Poem) 9 

response of new york's own 1(1 

the history- 
Phase I Camp Upton 11 

Phase II Training in France — Infantry I 1 ) 

Artillery 25 

Map of Baccarat Sector 30 

Phase III The Baccarat Sector 31 

Seventy-Seven (Poem) 38 

Phase IV Along the Vesle 39 

In Brittany (Poem) 51 

Map of the Vesle-Aisne Sector E2 

Phase V- From the Vesle to the Aisne 53 

The Spirit of the Argonne (Poem and Color Illustration) 58 

Phase VI- ' The Capture of the Argonne * 59 

Map of the Argonne 84 

Phase VII Advance on Sedan 85 

Sedan Map 1 02 

The Heights of Sedan (Poem) 103 

IN MEMORIUM 105 

ROLL OF HONOR 107 

VITAL STATISTICS 136. 137, 131! 

CHRONOLOGICAL HISTORY L39 

OFFICIAL RECORD, By Major General Rorert Alexander Ill 

OPERATIONS 113 

DIVISION STAFF (Chart) 150, 160 

RIOGRAPHIES— 

Major General Rorert Alexander 101 

Major General J. Franklin Bell 103 

Major General George B. Duncan 165 

Brigadier General Evan Malrone Johnson 100 

orders of commendation- 
Division Citations 169 

Individual Citations 1 75 

Medals of Honor 1 o | 

Distinguished Service Crosses 193 

Croix de Guerre 1 98 

THE SO-CALLED "LOST BATTALION" 199 

Buddies (Poem) 208 

TALES OF THE BATTLEFIELD 200 

CARTOONS 217 

DIVISION SONG 22 1 

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